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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.90, 2,222.72 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.90, 2,222.72 and 751 is: 1,127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.90 : 2,222.72 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.90/2,222.72 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.90x = 2,222.72 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.90x = 1,669,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,262.72/1,480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.19

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