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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.62, 2,226.50 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.62, 2,226.50 and 607.10 is: 909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.62 : 2,226.50 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.62/2,226.50 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.62x = 2,226.50 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.62x = 1,351,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,697.02/1,485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.85

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