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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.43, 2,223.32 and 832.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.43, 2,223.32 and 832.79 is: 1,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.43 : 2,223.32 = 832.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.43/2,223.32 = 832.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.43x = 2,223.32 × 832.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.43x = 1,851,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,560.06/1,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.17

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