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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.51, 2,045.85 and 819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.51, 2,045.85 and 819.32 is: 1,130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.51 : 2,045.85 = 819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.51/2,045.85 = 819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.51x = 2,045.85 × 819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.51x = 1,676,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,205.82/1,482.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.65

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