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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.91, 2,219.99 and 749.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.91, 2,219.99 and 749.63 is: 1,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.91 : 2,219.99 = 749.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.91/2,219.99 = 749.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.91x = 2,219.99 × 749.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.91x = 1,664,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,172.91/1,480.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.75

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