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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.71, 2,228.44 and 754.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.71, 2,228.44 and 754.81 is: 1,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.71 : 2,228.44 = 754.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.71/2,228.44 = 754.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.71x = 2,228.44 × 754.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.71x = 1,682,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,048.80/1,484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.91

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