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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.45, 2,224.80 and 751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.45, 2,224.80 and 751.62 is: 1,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.45 : 2,224.80 = 751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.45/2,224.80 = 751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.45x = 2,224.80 × 751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.45x = 1,672,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,204.18/1,482.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.00

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