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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.46, 2,225.88 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.46, 2,225.88 and 714.96 is: 1,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.46 : 2,225.88 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.46/2,225.88 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.46x = 2,225.88 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.46x = 1,591,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,415.16/1,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.05

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