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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.76, 2,222.12 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.76, 2,222.12 and 614.88 is: 922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.76 : 2,222.12 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.76/2,222.12 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.76x = 2,222.12 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.76x = 1,366,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,337.15/1,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.73

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