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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.28, 2,223.36 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.28, 2,223.36 and 558.24 is: 836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.28 : 2,223.36 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.28/2,223.36 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.28x = 2,223.36 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.28x = 1,241,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,168.49/1,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.77

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