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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.37, 2,048.58 and 821.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.37, 2,048.58 and 821.27 is: 1,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.37 : 2,048.58 = 821.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.37/2,048.58 = 821.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.37x = 2,048.58 × 821.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.37x = 1,682,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,442.42/1,484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.44

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