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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.80, 2,221.58 and 506.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.80, 2,221.58 and 506.91 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.80 : 2,221.58 = 506.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.80/2,221.58 = 506.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.80x = 2,221.58 × 506.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.80x = 1,126,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,141.12/1,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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