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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.55, 2,220.83 and 700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.55, 2,220.83 and 700.30 is: 1,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.55 : 2,220.83 = 700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.55/2,220.83 = 700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.55x = 2,220.83 × 700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.55x = 1,555,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,247.25/1,480.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.45

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