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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.63, 2,223.60 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.63, 2,223.60 and 558.28 is: 837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.63 : 2,223.60 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.63/2,223.60 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.63x = 2,223.60 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.63x = 1,241,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,391.41/1,482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.29

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