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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.60, 2,047.59 and 894.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.60, 2,047.59 and 894.53 is: 1,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.60 : 2,047.59 = 894.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.60/2,047.59 = 894.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.60x = 2,047.59 × 894.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.60x = 1,831,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,630.68/1,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.59

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