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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.21, 2,046.91 and 820.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.21, 2,046.91 and 820.10 is: 1,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.21 : 2,046.91 = 820.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.21/2,046.91 = 820.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.21x = 2,046.91 × 820.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.21x = 1,678,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,670.89/1,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.78

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