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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.14, 2,226.12 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.14, 2,226.12 and 373.52 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.14 : 2,226.12 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.14/2,226.12 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.14x = 2,226.12 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.14x = 831,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,500.34/1,484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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