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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485, 2,226.15 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485, 2,226.15 and 791.37 is: 1,186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485 : 2,226.15 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485/2,226.15 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485x = 2,226.15 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485x = 1,761,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,708.33/1,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.34

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