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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.77, 2,046.95 and 1,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.77, 2,046.95 and 1,041.96 is: 1,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.77 : 2,046.95 = 1,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.77/2,046.95 = 1,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.77x = 2,046.95 × 1,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.77x = 2,132,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,840.02/1,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.45

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