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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.09, 2,047.96 and 820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.09, 2,047.96 and 820.92 is: 1,132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.09 : 2,047.96 = 820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.09/2,047.96 = 820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.09x = 2,047.96 × 820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.09x = 1,681,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,220.03/1,484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.83

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