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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.83, 2,223.47 and 1,094.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.83, 2,223.47 and 1,094.90 is: 1,638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.83 : 2,223.47 = 1,094.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.83/2,223.47 = 1,094.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.83x = 2,223.47 × 1,094.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.83x = 2,434,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,460.71/1,485.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.46

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