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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.58, 2,221.27 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.58, 2,221.27 and 602.54 is: 903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.58 : 2,221.27 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.58/2,221.27 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.58x = 2,221.27 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.58x = 1,338,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,403.13/1,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.97

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