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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.74, 2,226.77 and 662.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.74, 2,226.77 and 662.57 is: 993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.74 : 2,226.77 = 662.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.74/2,226.77 = 662.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.74x = 2,226.77 × 662.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.74x = 1,475,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,376.55/1,484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.69

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