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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.80, 2,048.67 and 987.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.80, 2,048.67 and 987.45 is: 1,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.80 : 2,048.67 = 987.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.80/2,048.67 = 987.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.80x = 2,048.67 × 987.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.80x = 2,022,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,959.19/1,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.36

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