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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.07, 2,226.11 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.07, 2,226.11 and 388.52 is: 582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.07 : 2,226.11 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.07/2,226.11 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.07x = 2,226.11 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.07x = 864,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,875.18/1,484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.77

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