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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.29, 2,048.46 and 895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.29, 2,048.46 and 895.31 is: 1,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.29 : 2,048.46 = 895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.29/2,048.46 = 895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.29x = 2,048.46 × 895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.29x = 1,834,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,006.72/1,484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.61

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