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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.73, 2,221.13 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.73, 2,221.13 and 506.81 is: 760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.73 : 2,221.13 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.73/2,221.13 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.73x = 2,221.13 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.73x = 1,125,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,697.72/1,480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.23

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