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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.27, 2,224.95 and 617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.27, 2,224.95 and 617.65 is: 926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.27 : 2,224.95 = 617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.27/2,224.95 = 617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.27x = 2,224.95 × 617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.27x = 1,374,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,240.37/1,483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.49

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