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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.03, 2,223.84 and 1,172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.03, 2,223.84 and 1,172.39 is: 1,756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.03 : 2,223.84 = 1,172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.03/2,223.84 = 1,172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.03x = 2,223.84 × 1,172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.03x = 2,607,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,201.05/1,484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.84

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