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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.06, 2,224.32 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.06, 2,224.32 and 660.64 is: 990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.06 : 2,224.32 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.06/2,224.32 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.06x = 2,224.32 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.06x = 1,469,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,474.76/1,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.84

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