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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.92, 2,223.90 and 1,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.92, 2,223.90 and 1,419 is: 2,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.92 : 2,223.90 = 1,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.92/2,223.90 = 1,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.92x = 2,223.90 × 1,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.92x = 3,155,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,714.10/1,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.91

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