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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.53, 2,225.16 and 558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.53, 2,225.16 and 558.69 is: 837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.53 : 2,225.16 = 558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.53/2,225.16 = 558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.53x = 2,225.16 × 558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.53x = 1,243,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,174.64/1,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.98

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