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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.55, 2,221.22 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.55, 2,221.22 and 506.72 is: 760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.55 : 2,221.22 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.55/2,221.22 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.55x = 2,221.22 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.55x = 1,125,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,543.42/1,480.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.22

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