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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.08, 2,226.25 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.08, 2,226.25 and 388.44 is: 582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.08 : 2,226.25 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.08/2,226.25 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.08x = 2,226.25 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.08x = 864,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,769.14/1,484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.70

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