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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.68, 2,225.12 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.68, 2,225.12 and 510 is: 764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.68 : 2,225.12 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.68/2,225.12 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.68x = 2,225.12 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.68x = 1,134,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,811.20/1,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.86

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