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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.85, 2,047.72 and 820.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.85, 2,047.72 and 820.71 is: 1,132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.85 : 2,047.72 = 820.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.85/2,047.72 = 820.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.85x = 2,047.72 × 820.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.85x = 1,680,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,577.11/1,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.58

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