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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.14, 2,225.80 and 618.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.14, 2,225.80 and 618.26 is: 927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.14 : 2,225.80 = 618.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.14/2,225.80 = 618.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.14x = 2,225.80 × 618.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.14x = 1,376,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,123.11/1,484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.22

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