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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.93, 2,047.72 and 820.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.93, 2,047.72 and 820.81 is: 1,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.93 : 2,047.72 = 820.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.93/2,047.72 = 820.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.93x = 2,047.72 × 820.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.93x = 1,680,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,789.05/1,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.66

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