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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.71, 2,223.51 and 1,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.71, 2,223.51 and 1,263.18 is: 1,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.71 : 2,223.51 = 1,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.71/2,223.51 = 1,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.71x = 2,223.51 × 1,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.71x = 2,808,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,699.33/1,483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.03

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