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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.01, 2,226.02 and 704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.01, 2,226.02 and 704.03 is: 1,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.01 : 2,226.02 = 704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.01/2,226.02 = 704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.01x = 2,226.02 × 704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.01x = 1,567,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,170.21/1,484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.04

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