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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.68, 2,226.82 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.68, 2,226.82 and 389.04 is: 583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.68 : 2,226.82 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.68/2,226.82 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.68x = 2,226.82 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.68x = 866,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,311.89/1,484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.50

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