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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.84, 2,228.46 and 837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.84, 2,228.46 and 837.40 is: 1,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.84 : 2,228.46 = 837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.84/2,228.46 = 837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.84x = 2,228.46 × 837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.84x = 1,866,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,112.40/1,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.09

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