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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.31, 2,225.07 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.31, 2,225.07 and 387.69 is: 581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.31 : 2,225.07 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.31/2,225.07 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.31x = 2,225.07 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.31x = 862,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,629.04/1,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.56

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