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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.53, 2,225.88 and 754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.53, 2,225.88 and 754.62 is: 1,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.53 : 2,225.88 = 754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.53/2,225.88 = 754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.53x = 2,225.88 × 754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.53x = 1,679,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,693.57/1,484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.46

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