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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.38, 2,226.58 and 510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.38, 2,226.58 and 510.82 is: 765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.38 : 2,226.58 = 510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.38/2,226.58 = 510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.38x = 2,226.58 × 510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.38x = 1,137,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,381.60/1,485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.72

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