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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.24, 2,223.90 and 617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.24, 2,223.90 and 617 is: 925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.24 : 2,223.90 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.24/2,223.90 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.24x = 2,223.90 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.24x = 1,372,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,146.30/1,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.10

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