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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.82, 2,222.57 and 750.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.82, 2,222.57 and 750.89 is: 1,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.82 : 2,222.57 = 750.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.82/2,222.57 = 750.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.82x = 2,222.57 × 750.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.82x = 1,668,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,913.02/1,480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.02

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