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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.05, 2,044.09 and 891.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.05, 2,044.09 and 891.97 is: 1,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.05 : 2,044.09 = 891.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.05/2,044.09 = 891.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.05x = 2,044.09 × 891.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.05x = 1,823,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,266.96/1,482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.23

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