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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.65, 2,045.94 and 1,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.65, 2,045.94 and 1,151.96 is: 1,588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.65 : 2,045.94 = 1,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.65/2,045.94 = 1,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.65x = 2,045.94 × 1,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.65x = 2,356,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,830.81/1,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.54

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