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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.46, 2,226.69 and 510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.46, 2,226.69 and 510.62 is: 765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.46 : 2,226.69 = 510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.46/2,226.69 = 510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.46x = 2,226.69 × 510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.46x = 1,136,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,981.31/1,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.92

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