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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.86, 2,222.57 and 603.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.86, 2,222.57 and 603.83 is: 906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.86 : 2,222.57 = 603.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.86/2,222.57 = 603.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.86x = 2,222.57 × 603.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.86x = 1,342,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,061.51/1,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.27

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