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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.68, 2,041.20 and 955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.68, 2,041.20 and 955.80 is: 1,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.68 : 2,041.20 = 955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.68/2,041.20 = 955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.68x = 2,041.20 × 955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.68x = 1,950,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,978.96/1,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.62

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