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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.81, 2,050.73 and 1,011.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.81, 2,050.73 and 1,011.89 is: 1,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.81 : 2,050.73 = 1,011.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.81/2,050.73 = 1,011.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.81x = 2,050.73 × 1,011.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.81x = 2,075,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,113.18/1,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.56

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