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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.06, 2,046.70 and 984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.06, 2,046.70 and 984.85 is: 1,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.06 : 2,046.70 = 984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.06/2,046.70 = 984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.06x = 2,046.70 × 984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.06x = 2,015,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,692.50/1,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.14

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