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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.17, 2,048.18 and 821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.17, 2,048.18 and 821.08 is: 1,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.17 : 2,048.18 = 821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.17/2,048.18 = 821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.17x = 2,048.18 × 821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.17x = 1,681,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,710.41/1,484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.10

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