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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.86, 2,221.26 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.86, 2,221.26 and 385.20 is: 577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.86 : 2,221.26 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.86/2,221.26 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.86x = 2,221.26 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.86x = 855,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,629.35/1,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.79

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