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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.88, 2,223.60 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.88, 2,223.60 and 442.62 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.88 : 2,223.60 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.88/2,223.60 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.88x = 2,223.60 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.88x = 984,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,209.83/1,482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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