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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.53, 2,218.36 and 506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.53, 2,218.36 and 506.10 is: 758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.53 : 2,218.36 = 506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.53/2,218.36 = 506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.53x = 2,218.36 × 506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.53x = 1,122,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,703.36/1,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.31

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