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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.19, 2,047.96 and 821.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.19, 2,047.96 and 821.05 is: 1,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.19 : 2,047.96 = 821.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.19/2,047.96 = 821.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.19x = 2,047.96 × 821.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.19x = 1,681,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,463.21/1,484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.92

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