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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.45, 2,225.94 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.45, 2,225.94 and 791.46 is: 1,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.45 : 2,225.94 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.45/2,225.94 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.45x = 2,225.94 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.45x = 1,761,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,742.47/1,484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.80

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