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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.75, 2,221.14 and 506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.75, 2,221.14 and 506.86 is: 760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.75 : 2,221.14 = 506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.75/2,221.14 = 506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.75x = 2,221.14 × 506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.75x = 1,125,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,805.75/1,480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.29

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