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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.73, 2,047.10 and 1,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.73, 2,047.10 and 1,218.87 is: 1,680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.73 : 2,047.10 = 1,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.73/2,047.10 = 1,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.73x = 2,047.10 × 1,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.73x = 2,495,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,142.68/1,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.54

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