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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.35, 2,226.53 and 935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.35, 2,226.53 and 935.17 is: 1,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.35 : 2,226.53 = 935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.35/2,226.53 = 935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.35x = 2,226.53 × 935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.35x = 2,082,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,184.06/1,484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.76

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