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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.60, 2,225.88 and 510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.60, 2,225.88 and 510.32 is: 765.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.60 : 2,225.88 = 510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.60/2,225.88 = 510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.60x = 2,225.88 × 510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.60x = 1,135,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,911.08/1,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.65

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