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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.71, 2,222.97 and 935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.71, 2,222.97 and 935.19 is: 1,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.71 : 2,222.97 = 935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.71/2,222.97 = 935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.71x = 2,222.97 × 935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.71x = 2,078,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,899.31/1,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.99

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