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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.75, 2,226.94 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.75, 2,226.94 and 389.21 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.75 : 2,226.94 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.75/2,226.94 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.75x = 2,226.94 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.75x = 866,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,735.21/1,484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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