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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.23, 2,047.73 and 952.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.23, 2,047.73 and 952.41 is: 1,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.23 : 2,047.73 = 952.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.23/2,047.73 = 952.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.23x = 2,047.73 × 952.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.23x = 1,950,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,273.77/1,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.88

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