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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.33, 2,226.47 and 388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.33, 2,226.47 and 388.67 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.33 : 2,226.47 = 388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.33/2,226.47 = 388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.33x = 2,226.47 × 388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.33x = 865,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,349.02/1,484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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