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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.79, 2,227.79 and 705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.79, 2,227.79 and 705.30 is: 1,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.79 : 2,227.79 = 705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.79/2,227.79 = 705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.79x = 2,227.79 × 705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.79x = 1,571,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,260.29/1,484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.24

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