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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.44, 2,225.34 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.44, 2,225.34 and 618.20 is: 926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.44 : 2,225.34 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.44/2,225.34 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.44x = 2,225.34 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.44x = 1,375,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,705.19/1,484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.75

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