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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.12, 2,226.06 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.12, 2,226.06 and 714 is: 1,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.12 : 2,226.06 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.12/2,226.06 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.12x = 2,226.06 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.12x = 1,589,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,406.84/1,485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.22

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