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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.88, 2,221.28 and 556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.88, 2,221.28 and 556.58 is: 834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.88 : 2,221.28 = 556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.88/2,221.28 = 556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.88x = 2,221.28 × 556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.88x = 1,236,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,324.88/1,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.86

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