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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.13, 2,046.67 and 819.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.13, 2,046.67 and 819.98 is: 1,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.13 : 2,046.67 = 819.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.13/2,046.67 = 819.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.13x = 2,046.67 × 819.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.13x = 1,678,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,228.47/1,483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.55

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