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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.83, 2,048.83 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.83, 2,048.83 and 821.68 is: 1,133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.83 : 2,048.83 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.83/2,048.83 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.83x = 2,048.83 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.83x = 1,683,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,475.46/1,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.78

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