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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.48, 2,217.36 and 902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.48, 2,217.36 and 902.08 is: 1,351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.48 : 2,217.36 = 902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.48/2,217.36 = 902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.48x = 2,217.36 × 902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.48x = 2,000,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,236.11/1,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.07

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