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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.16, 2,045.93 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.16, 2,045.93 and 1,246.32 is: 1,718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.16 : 2,045.93 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.16/2,045.93 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.16x = 2,045.93 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.16x = 2,549,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,877.25/1,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.06

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