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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.58, 2,048.79 and 855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.58, 2,048.79 and 855.20 is: 1,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.58 : 2,048.79 = 855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.58/2,048.79 = 855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.58x = 2,048.79 × 855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.58x = 1,752,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,127.12/1,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.22

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