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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.04, 2,226.24 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.04, 2,226.24 and 662.16 is: 993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.04 : 2,226.24 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.04/2,226.24 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.04x = 2,226.24 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.04x = 1,474,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,127.08/1,484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.32

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