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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.68, 2,219.65 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.68, 2,219.65 and 602.49 is: 903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.68 : 2,219.65 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.68/2,219.65 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.68x = 2,219.65 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.68x = 1,337,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,314.65/1,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.18

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