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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.46, 2,226.75 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.46, 2,226.75 and 388.80 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.46 : 2,226.75 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.46/2,226.75 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.46x = 2,226.75 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.46x = 865,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,758.94/1,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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