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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.99, 2,225.95 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.99, 2,225.95 and 606.29 is: 909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.99 : 2,225.95 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.99/2,225.95 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.99x = 2,225.95 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.99x = 1,349,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,558.58/1,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.41

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