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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.11, 2,046.73 and 819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.11, 2,046.73 and 819.97 is: 1,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.11 : 2,046.73 = 819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.11/2,046.73 = 819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.11x = 2,046.73 × 819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.11x = 1,678,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,257.20/1,483.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.58

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