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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.70, 2,221.43 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.70, 2,221.43 and 506.81 is: 760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.70 : 2,221.43 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.70/2,221.43 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.70x = 2,221.43 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.70x = 1,125,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,845.96/1,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.35

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