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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.42, 2,228.16 and 1,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.42, 2,228.16 and 1,094.87 is: 1,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.42 : 2,228.16 = 1,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.42/2,228.16 = 1,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.42x = 2,228.16 × 1,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.42x = 2,439,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,534.40/1,484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.43

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