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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.65, 2,226.92 and 705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.65, 2,226.92 and 705.02 is: 1,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.65 : 2,226.92 = 705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.65/2,226.92 = 705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.65x = 2,226.92 × 705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.65x = 1,570,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,019.61/1,484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.51

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