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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.53, 2,217.42 and 1,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.53, 2,217.42 and 1,269.93 is: 1,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.53 : 2,217.42 = 1,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.53/2,217.42 = 1,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.53x = 2,217.42 × 1,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.53x = 2,815,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,968.18/1,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.00

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