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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.01, 2,046.57 and 819.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.01, 2,046.57 and 819.89 is: 1,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.01 : 2,046.57 = 819.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.01/2,046.57 = 819.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.01x = 2,046.57 × 819.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.01x = 1,677,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,967.39/1,483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.46

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