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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.98, 2,048.52 and 924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.98, 2,048.52 and 924.72 is: 1,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.98 : 2,048.52 = 924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.98/2,048.52 = 924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.98x = 2,048.52 × 924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.98x = 1,894,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,307.66/1,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.51

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