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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.73, 2,225.40 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.73, 2,225.40 and 388.17 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.73 : 2,225.40 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.73/2,225.40 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.73x = 2,225.40 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.73x = 863,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,833.52/1,483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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