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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.88, 2,226.36 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.88, 2,226.36 and 511.44 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.88 : 2,226.36 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.88/2,226.36 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.88x = 2,226.36 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.88x = 1,138,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,649.56/1,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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