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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.89, 2,225.99 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.89, 2,225.99 and 510.06 is: 765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.89 : 2,225.99 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.89/2,225.99 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.89x = 2,225.99 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.89x = 1,135,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,385.91/1,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.14

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