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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.02, 2,226.67 and 704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.02, 2,226.67 and 704.56 is: 1,057.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.02 : 2,226.67 = 704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.02/2,226.67 = 704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.02x = 2,226.67 × 704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.02x = 1,568,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,822.62/1,484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.14

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