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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.71, 2,221.61 and 658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.71, 2,221.61 and 658.92 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.71 : 2,221.61 = 658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.71/2,221.61 = 658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.71x = 2,221.61 × 658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.71x = 1,463,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,859.97/1,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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