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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.23, 2,046.05 and 1,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.23, 2,046.05 and 1,168.48 is: 1,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.23 : 2,046.05 = 1,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.23/2,046.05 = 1,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.23x = 2,046.05 × 1,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.23x = 2,390,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,768.50/1,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.78

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