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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.76, 2,222.76 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.76, 2,222.76 and 714.80 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.76 : 2,222.76 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.76/2,222.76 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.76x = 2,222.76 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.76x = 1,588,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,828.85/1,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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