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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.58, 2,219.04 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.58, 2,219.04 and 750.38 is: 1,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.58 : 2,219.04 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.58/2,219.04 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.58x = 2,219.04 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.58x = 1,665,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,123.24/1,480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.64

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