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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.11, 2,226.03 and 754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.11, 2,226.03 and 754.17 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.11 : 2,226.03 = 754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.11/2,226.03 = 754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.11x = 2,226.03 × 754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.11x = 1,678,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,805.05/1,484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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