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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.08, 2,226.12 and 662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.08, 2,226.12 and 662.13 is: 993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.08 : 2,226.12 = 662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.08/2,226.12 = 662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.08x = 2,226.12 × 662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.08x = 1,473,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,978.35/1,484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.20

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