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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.79, 2,220.86 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.79, 2,220.86 and 700.44 is: 1,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.79 : 2,220.86 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.79/2,220.86 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.79x = 2,220.86 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.79x = 1,555,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,575.68/1,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.51

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