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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.12, 2,046.81 and 853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.12, 2,046.81 and 853.66 is: 1,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.12 : 2,046.81 = 853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.12/2,046.81 = 853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.12x = 2,046.81 × 853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.12x = 1,747,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,279.82/1,483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.11

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