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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.16, 2,048.32 and 863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.16, 2,048.32 and 863.04 is: 1,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.16 : 2,048.32 = 863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.16/2,048.32 = 863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.16x = 2,048.32 × 863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.16x = 1,767,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,782.09/1,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.10

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