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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.27, 2,225.80 and 662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.27, 2,225.80 and 662.33 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.27 : 2,225.80 = 662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.27/2,225.80 = 662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.27x = 2,225.80 × 662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.27x = 1,474,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,209.85/1,484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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