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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.55, 2,220.89 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.55, 2,220.89 and 506.66 is: 760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.55 : 2,220.89 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.55/2,220.89 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.55x = 2,220.89 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.55x = 1,125,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,222.49/1,480.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.01

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