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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.44, 2,228.30 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.44, 2,228.30 and 754.82 is: 1,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.44 : 2,228.30 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.44/2,228.30 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.44x = 2,228.30 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.44x = 1,681,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,950.49/1,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.29

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