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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.28, 2,048.28 and 821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.28, 2,048.28 and 821.12 is: 1,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.28 : 2,048.28 = 821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.28/2,048.28 = 821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.28x = 2,048.28 × 821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.28x = 1,681,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,883.67/1,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.13

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