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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.24, 2,220.72 and 751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.24, 2,220.72 and 751.24 is: 1,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.24 : 2,220.72 = 751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.24/2,220.72 = 751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.24x = 2,220.72 × 751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.24x = 1,668,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,293.69/1,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.76

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