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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.85, 2,228.84 and 901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.85, 2,228.84 and 901.32 is: 1,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.85 : 2,228.84 = 901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.85/2,228.84 = 901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.85x = 2,228.84 × 901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.85x = 2,008,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,893.56/1,484.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.93

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