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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.55, 2,048.68 and 895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.55, 2,048.68 and 895.12 is: 1,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.55 : 2,048.68 = 895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.55/2,048.68 = 895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.55x = 2,048.68 × 895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.55x = 1,833,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,814.44/1,484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.27

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