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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.64, 2,226.78 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.64, 2,226.78 and 754.74 is: 1,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.64 : 2,226.78 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.64/2,226.78 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.64x = 2,226.78 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.64x = 1,680,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,639.94/1,484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.02

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