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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.35, 2,225.79 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.35, 2,225.79 and 662.16 is: 993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.35 : 2,225.79 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.35/2,225.79 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.35x = 2,225.79 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.35x = 1,473,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,837.45/1,483.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.59

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