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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.64, 2,222.76 and 617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.64, 2,222.76 and 617.60 is: 925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.64 : 2,222.76 = 617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.64/2,222.76 = 617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.64x = 2,222.76 × 617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.64x = 1,372,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,776.58/1,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.90

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