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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.03, 2,227.53 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.03, 2,227.53 and 445.02 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.03 : 2,227.53 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.03/2,227.53 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.03x = 2,227.53 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.03x = 991,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,295.40/1,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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