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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.99, 2,046.45 and 819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.99, 2,046.45 and 819.82 is: 1,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.99 : 2,046.45 = 819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.99/2,046.45 = 819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.99x = 2,046.45 × 819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.99x = 1,677,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,720.64/1,482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.31

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