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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.06, 2,225.34 and 867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.06, 2,225.34 and 867.96 is: 1,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.06 : 2,225.34 = 867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.06/2,225.34 = 867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.06x = 2,225.34 × 867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.06x = 1,931,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,506.11/1,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.50

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