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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.12, 2,226.30 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.12, 2,226.30 and 388.48 is: 582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.12 : 2,226.30 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.12/2,226.30 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.12x = 2,226.30 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.12x = 864,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,874.00/1,484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.75

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