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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.54, 2,221.30 and 659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.54, 2,221.30 and 659.38 is: 989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.54 : 2,221.30 = 659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.54/2,221.30 = 659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.54x = 2,221.30 × 659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.54x = 1,464,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,680.79/1,480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.29

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