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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.25, 2,046.87 and 820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.25, 2,046.87 and 820.06 is: 1,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.25 : 2,046.87 = 820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.25/2,046.87 = 820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.25x = 2,046.87 × 820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.25x = 1,678,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,551.10/1,483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.67

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