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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.13, 2,048.13 and 894.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.13, 2,048.13 and 894.54 is: 1,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.13 : 2,048.13 = 894.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.13/2,048.13 = 894.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.13x = 2,048.13 × 894.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.13x = 1,832,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,134.21/1,484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.48

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