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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.44, 2,221.84 and 790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.44, 2,221.84 and 790.12 is: 1,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.44 : 2,221.84 = 790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.44/2,221.84 = 790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.44x = 2,221.84 × 790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.44x = 1,755,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,520.22/1,484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.61

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