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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.56, 2,225.51 and 661.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.56, 2,225.51 and 661.73 is: 992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.56 : 2,225.51 = 661.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.56/2,225.51 = 661.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.56x = 2,225.51 × 661.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.56x = 1,472,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,675.08/1,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.67

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