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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.87, 2,047.60 and 854.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.87, 2,047.60 and 854.23 is: 1,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.87 : 2,047.60 = 854.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.87/2,047.60 = 854.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.87x = 2,047.60 × 854.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.87x = 1,749,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,121.35/1,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.76

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