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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.91, 2,044.20 and 1,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.91, 2,044.20 and 1,270.53 is: 1,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.91 : 2,044.20 = 1,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.91/2,044.20 = 1,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.91x = 2,044.20 × 1,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.91x = 2,597,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,222.19/1,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.26

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