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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.26, 2,224.70 and 617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.26, 2,224.70 and 617.50 is: 925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.26 : 2,224.70 = 617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.26/2,224.70 = 617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.26x = 2,224.70 × 617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.26x = 1,373,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,752.25/1,484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.55

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