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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.05, 2,228.35 and 754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.05, 2,228.35 and 754.63 is: 1,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.05 : 2,228.35 = 754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.05/2,228.35 = 754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.05x = 2,228.35 × 754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.05x = 1,681,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,575.79/1,485.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.33

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