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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.09, 2,229.25 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.09, 2,229.25 and 446.02 is: 669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.09 : 2,229.25 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.09/2,229.25 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.09x = 2,229.25 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.09x = 994,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,278.94/1,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.06

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