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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.92, 2,225.76 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.92, 2,225.76 and 373.32 is: 559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.92 : 2,225.76 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.92/2,225.76 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.92x = 2,225.76 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.92x = 830,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,920.72/1,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.95

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