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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.79, 2,222.94 and 1,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.79, 2,222.94 and 1,319.76 is: 1,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.79 : 2,222.94 = 1,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.79/2,222.94 = 1,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.79x = 2,222.94 × 1,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.79x = 2,933,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,752.24/1,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.21

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