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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.41, 2,046.06 and 952.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.41, 2,046.06 and 952.46 is: 1,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.41 : 2,046.06 = 952.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.41/2,046.06 = 952.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.41x = 2,046.06 × 952.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.41x = 1,948,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,787.75/1,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.72

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