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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.18, 2,048.16 and 894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.18, 2,048.16 and 894.75 is: 1,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.18 : 2,048.16 = 894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.18/2,048.16 = 894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.18x = 2,048.16 × 894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.18x = 1,832,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,591.16/1,484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.75

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