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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.72, 2,223.13 and 750.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.72, 2,223.13 and 750.81 is: 1,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.72 : 2,223.13 = 750.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.72/2,223.13 = 750.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.72x = 2,223.13 × 750.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.72x = 1,669,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,148.24/1,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.25

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