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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483, 2,225.03 and 752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483, 2,225.03 and 752.02 is: 1,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483 : 2,225.03 = 752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483/2,225.03 = 752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483x = 2,225.03 × 752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483x = 1,673,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,267.06/1,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.30

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