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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.32, 2,223.12 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.32, 2,223.12 and 753.09 is: 1,128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.32 : 2,223.12 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.32/2,223.12 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.32x = 2,223.12 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.32x = 1,674,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,209.44/1,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.69

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