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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483, 2,045.44 and 952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483, 2,045.44 and 952.04 is: 1,313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483 : 2,045.44 = 952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483/2,045.44 = 952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483x = 2,045.44 × 952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483x = 1,947,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,340.70/1,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.11

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