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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.28, 2,048.32 and 821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.28, 2,048.32 and 821.11 is: 1,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.28 : 2,048.32 = 821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.28/2,048.32 = 821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.28x = 2,048.32 × 821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.28x = 1,681,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,893.98/1,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.14

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