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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.31, 2,226.99 and 662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.31, 2,226.99 and 662.51 is: 994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.31 : 2,226.99 = 662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.31/2,226.99 = 662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.31x = 2,226.99 × 662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.31x = 1,475,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,403.14/1,484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.00

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