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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.51, 2,229.12 and 608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.51, 2,229.12 and 608.80 is: 912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.51 : 2,229.12 = 608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.51/2,229.12 = 608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.51x = 2,229.12 × 608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.51x = 1,357,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,088.26/1,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.94

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