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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.40, 2,230.56 and 665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.40, 2,230.56 and 665 is: 997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.40 : 2,230.56 = 665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.40/2,230.56 = 665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.40x = 2,230.56 × 665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.40x = 1,483,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,322.40/1,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.93

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