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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.70, 2,225.55 and 1,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.70, 2,225.55 and 1,248.80 is: 1,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.70 : 2,225.55 = 1,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.70/2,225.55 = 1,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.70x = 2,225.55 × 1,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.70x = 2,779,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,266.84/1,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.20

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