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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.25, 2,046.84 and 820.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.25, 2,046.84 and 820.09 is: 1,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.25 : 2,046.84 = 820.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.25/2,046.84 = 820.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.25x = 2,046.84 × 820.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.25x = 1,678,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,592.50/1,483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.70

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