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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.65, 2,221.82 and 1,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.65, 2,221.82 and 1,189.08 is: 1,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.65 : 2,221.82 = 1,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.65/2,221.82 = 1,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.65x = 2,221.82 × 1,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.65x = 2,641,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,921.73/1,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.69

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