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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.76, 2,224.50 and 1,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.76, 2,224.50 and 1,266.12 is: 1,896.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.76 : 2,224.50 = 1,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.76/2,224.50 = 1,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.76x = 2,224.50 × 1,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.76x = 2,816,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,483.94/1,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.93

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