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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.70, 2,227.02 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.70, 2,227.02 and 389.08 is: 583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.70 : 2,227.02 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.70/2,227.02 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.70x = 2,227.02 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.70x = 866,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,488.94/1,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.61

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