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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.93, 2,227.60 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.93, 2,227.60 and 754.11 is: 1,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.93 : 2,227.60 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.93/2,227.60 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.93x = 2,227.60 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.93x = 1,679,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,856.38/1,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.27

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