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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.32, 2,225.16 and 509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.32, 2,225.16 and 509.34 is: 764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.32 : 2,225.16 = 509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.32/2,225.16 = 509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.32x = 2,225.16 × 509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.32x = 1,133,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,362.99/1,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.07

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