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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.30, 2,048.27 and 821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.30, 2,048.27 and 821.14 is: 1,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.30 : 2,048.27 = 821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.30/2,048.27 = 821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.30x = 2,048.27 × 821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.30x = 1,681,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,916.43/1,484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.14

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