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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.55, 2,229.86 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.55, 2,229.86 and 562.55 is: 843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.55 : 2,229.86 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.55/2,229.86 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.55x = 2,229.86 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.55x = 1,254,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,393.78/1,486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.83

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