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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.41, 2,045.76 and 1,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.41, 2,045.76 and 1,273.52 is: 1,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.41 : 2,045.76 = 1,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.41/2,045.76 = 1,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.41x = 2,045.76 × 1,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.41x = 2,605,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,316.61/1,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.30

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