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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.41, 2,045.70 and 819.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.41, 2,045.70 and 819.29 is: 1,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.41 : 2,045.70 = 819.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.41/2,045.70 = 819.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.41x = 2,045.70 × 819.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.41x = 1,676,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,026.67/1,482.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.61

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