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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.38, 2,047.78 and 1,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.38, 2,047.78 and 1,151.04 is: 1,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.38 : 2,047.78 = 1,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.38/2,047.78 = 1,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.38x = 2,047.78 × 1,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.38x = 2,357,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,076.69/1,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.99

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