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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.34, 2,045.61 and 819.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.34, 2,045.61 and 819.23 is: 1,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.34 : 2,045.61 = 819.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.34/2,045.61 = 819.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.34x = 2,045.61 × 819.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.34x = 1,675,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,825.08/1,482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.53

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