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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.68, 2,224.34 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.68, 2,224.34 and 617.24 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.68 : 2,224.34 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.68/2,224.34 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.68x = 2,224.34 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.68x = 1,372,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,951.62/1,482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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