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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.06, 2,046.49 and 819.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.06, 2,046.49 and 819.87 is: 1,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.06 : 2,046.49 = 819.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.06/2,046.49 = 819.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.06x = 2,046.49 × 819.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.06x = 1,677,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,855.76/1,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.35

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