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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.84, 2,047.44 and 924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.84, 2,047.44 and 924.13 is: 1,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.84 : 2,047.44 = 924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.84/2,047.44 = 924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.84x = 2,047.44 × 924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.84x = 1,892,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,100.73/1,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.14

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