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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.74, 2,228.59 and 891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.74, 2,228.59 and 891.93 is: 1,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.74 : 2,228.59 = 891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.74/2,228.59 = 891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.74x = 2,228.59 × 891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.74x = 1,987,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,744.61/1,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.69

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