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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.42, 2,226.78 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.42, 2,226.78 and 619.26 is: 928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.42 : 2,226.78 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.42/2,226.78 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.42x = 2,226.78 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.42x = 1,378,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,955.78/1,485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.33

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