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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.52, 2,225.61 and 935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.52, 2,225.61 and 935.08 is: 1,402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.52 : 2,225.61 = 935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.52/2,225.61 = 935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.52x = 2,225.61 × 935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.52x = 2,081,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,117.83/1,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.83

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