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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.56, 2,047.38 and 862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.56, 2,047.38 and 862.44 is: 1,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.56 : 2,047.38 = 862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.56/2,047.38 = 862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.56x = 2,047.38 × 862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.56x = 1,765,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,742.41/1,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.21

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