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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.01, 2,047.96 and 924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.01, 2,047.96 and 924.71 is: 1,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.01 : 2,047.96 = 924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.01/2,047.96 = 924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.01x = 2,047.96 × 924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.01x = 1,893,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,761.66/1,484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.11

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