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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.36, 2,228.57 and 754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.36, 2,228.57 and 754.45 is: 1,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.36 : 2,228.57 = 754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.36/2,228.57 = 754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.36x = 2,228.57 × 754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.36x = 1,681,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,346.44/1,484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.71

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