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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.14, 2,224.26 and 617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.14, 2,224.26 and 617.25 is: 925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.14 : 2,224.26 = 617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.14/2,224.26 = 617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.14x = 2,224.26 × 617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.14x = 1,372,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,924.49/1,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.69

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