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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.38, 2,048.45 and 821.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.38, 2,048.45 and 821.21 is: 1,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.38 : 2,048.45 = 821.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.38/2,048.45 = 821.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.38x = 2,048.45 × 821.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.38x = 1,682,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,203.52/1,484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.27

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