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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.54, 2,046.26 and 1,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.54, 2,046.26 and 1,162.86 is: 1,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.54 : 2,046.26 = 1,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.54/2,046.26 = 1,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.54x = 2,046.26 × 1,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.54x = 2,379,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,513.90/1,482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.03

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