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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.73, 2,049.39 and 924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.73, 2,049.39 and 924.86 is: 1,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.73 : 2,049.39 = 924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.73/2,049.39 = 924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.73x = 2,049.39 × 924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.73x = 1,895,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,394.21/1,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.60

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