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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.70, 2,227.48 and 1,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.70, 2,227.48 and 1,254.14 is: 1,881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.70 : 2,227.48 = 1,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.70/2,227.48 = 1,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.70x = 2,227.48 × 1,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.70x = 2,793,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,571.77/1,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.57

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