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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.92, 2,224.77 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.92, 2,224.77 and 618.30 is: 926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.92 : 2,224.77 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.92/2,224.77 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.92x = 2,224.77 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.92x = 1,375,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,575.29/1,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.99

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