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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.50, 2,048.76 and 855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.50, 2,048.76 and 855.06 is: 1,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.50 : 2,048.76 = 855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.50/2,048.76 = 855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.50x = 2,048.76 × 855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.50x = 1,751,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,812.73/1,484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.07

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