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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.08, 2,046.65 and 819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.08, 2,046.65 and 819.92 is: 1,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.08 : 2,046.65 = 819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.08/2,046.65 = 819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.08x = 2,046.65 × 819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.08x = 1,678,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,074.94/1,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.48

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