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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.37, 2,048.43 and 821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.37, 2,048.43 and 821.22 is: 1,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.37 : 2,048.43 = 821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.37/2,048.43 = 821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.37x = 2,048.43 × 821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.37x = 1,682,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,211.68/1,484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.28

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