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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.03, 2,046.49 and 819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.03, 2,046.49 and 819.78 is: 1,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.03 : 2,046.49 = 819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.03/2,046.49 = 819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.03x = 2,046.49 × 819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.03x = 1,677,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,671.57/1,483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.25

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