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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.71, 2,225.96 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.71, 2,225.96 and 662.03 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.71 : 2,225.96 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.71/2,225.96 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.71x = 2,225.96 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.71x = 1,473,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,652.30/1,483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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