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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.94, 2,221.62 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.94, 2,221.62 and 506.78 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.94 : 2,221.62 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.94/2,221.62 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.94x = 2,221.62 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.94x = 1,125,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,872.58/1,480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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