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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.77, 2,229.46 and 665.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.77, 2,229.46 and 665.05 is: 997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.77 : 2,229.46 = 665.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.77/2,229.46 = 665.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.77x = 2,229.46 × 665.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.77x = 1,482,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,687.90/1,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.26

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