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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.22, 2,229.32 and 899.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.22, 2,229.32 and 899.81 is: 1,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.22 : 2,229.32 = 899.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.22/2,229.32 = 899.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.22x = 2,229.32 × 899.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.22x = 2,005,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,963.89/1,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.52

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