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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.63, 2,228.76 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.63, 2,228.76 and 619.92 is: 930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.63 : 2,228.76 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.63/2,228.76 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.63x = 2,228.76 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.63x = 1,381,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,652.90/1,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.01

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