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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.44, 2,226.66 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.44, 2,226.66 and 559.48 is: 839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.44 : 2,226.66 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.44/2,226.66 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.44x = 2,226.66 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.44x = 1,245,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,771.74/1,484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.22

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