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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.67, 2,225.53 and 703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.67, 2,225.53 and 703.30 is: 1,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.67 : 2,225.53 = 703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.67/2,225.53 = 703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.67x = 2,225.53 × 703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.67x = 1,565,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,215.25/1,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.25

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