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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.64, 2,220.97 and 614.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.64, 2,220.97 and 614.95 is: 922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.64 : 2,220.97 = 614.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.64/2,220.97 = 614.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.64x = 2,220.97 × 614.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.64x = 1,365,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,792.06/1,480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.43

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