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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.50, 2,225.37 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.50, 2,225.37 and 457.50 is: 686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.50 : 2,225.37 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.50/2,225.37 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.50x = 2,225.37 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.50x = 1,018,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,106.78/1,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.29

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