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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.73, 2,225.88 and 1,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.73, 2,225.88 and 1,159.11 is: 1,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.73 : 2,225.88 = 1,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.73/2,225.88 = 1,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.73x = 2,225.88 × 1,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.73x = 2,580,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,039.77/1,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.72

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