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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.83, 2,225.34 and 790.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.83, 2,225.34 and 790.06 is: 1,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.83 : 2,225.34 = 790.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.83/2,225.34 = 790.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.83x = 2,225.34 × 790.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.83x = 1,758,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,152.12/1,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.08

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