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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485, 2,227.53 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485, 2,227.53 and 389.46 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485 : 2,227.53 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485/2,227.53 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485x = 2,227.53 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485x = 867,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,533.83/1,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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