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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.48, 2,223.35 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.48, 2,223.35 and 702.28 is: 1,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.48 : 2,223.35 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.48/2,223.35 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.48x = 2,223.35 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.48x = 1,561,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,414.24/1,482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.24

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