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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.79, 2,220.53 and 787.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.79, 2,220.53 and 787.31 is: 1,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.79 : 2,220.53 = 787.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.79/2,220.53 = 787.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.79x = 2,220.53 × 787.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.79x = 1,748,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,252.99/1,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.62

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