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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.45, 2,046.99 and 820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.45, 2,046.99 and 820.22 is: 1,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.45 : 2,046.99 = 820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.45/2,046.99 = 820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.45x = 2,046.99 × 820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.45x = 1,678,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,970.36/1,483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.80

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