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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.62, 2,224.01 and 1,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.62, 2,224.01 and 1,264.77 is: 1,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.62 : 2,224.01 = 1,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.62/2,224.01 = 1,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.62x = 2,224.01 × 1,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.62x = 2,812,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,864.29/1,482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.22

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