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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.26, 2,048.27 and 821.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.26, 2,048.27 and 821.09 is: 1,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.26 : 2,048.27 = 821.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.26/2,048.27 = 821.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.26x = 2,048.27 × 821.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.26x = 1,681,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,799.67/1,484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.09

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