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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.04, 2,223.05 and 508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.04, 2,223.05 and 508.15 is: 762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.04 : 2,223.05 = 508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.04/2,223.05 = 508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.04x = 2,223.05 × 508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.04x = 1,129,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,642.86/1,482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.22

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