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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.39, 2,048.69 and 924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.39, 2,048.69 and 924.95 is: 1,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.39 : 2,048.69 = 924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.39/2,048.69 = 924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.39x = 2,048.69 × 924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.39x = 1,894,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,935.82/1,484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.58

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