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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.52, 2,047.25 and 894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.52, 2,047.25 and 894.06 is: 1,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.52 : 2,047.25 = 894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.52/2,047.25 = 894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.52x = 2,047.25 × 894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.52x = 1,830,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,366.57/1,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.80

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