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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.61, 2,228.58 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.61, 2,228.58 and 389.99 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.61 : 2,228.58 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.61/2,228.58 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.61x = 2,228.58 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.61x = 869,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,129.49/1,485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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