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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.34, 2,224.98 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.34, 2,224.98 and 387.77 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.34 : 2,224.98 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.34/2,224.98 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.34x = 2,224.98 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.34x = 862,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,769.37/1,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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