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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.83, 2,049.03 and 812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.83, 2,049.03 and 812.62 is: 1,121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.83 : 2,049.03 = 812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.83/2,049.03 = 812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.83x = 2,049.03 × 812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.83x = 1,665,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,082.76/1,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.40

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