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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.29, 2,228.98 and 790.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.29, 2,228.98 and 790.45 is: 1,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.29 : 2,228.98 = 790.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.29/2,228.98 = 790.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.29x = 2,228.98 × 790.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.29x = 1,761,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,899.36/1,483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.83

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