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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.67, 2,224.03 and 702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.67, 2,224.03 and 702.30 is: 1,052.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.67 : 2,224.03 = 702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.67/2,224.03 = 702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.67x = 2,224.03 × 702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.67x = 1,561,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,927.38/1,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.75

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