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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.89, 2,220.87 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.89, 2,220.87 and 615 is: 922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.89 : 2,220.87 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.89/2,220.87 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.89x = 2,220.87 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.89x = 1,365,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,835.05/1,480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.31

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