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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.87, 2,047.61 and 895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.87, 2,047.61 and 895.05 is: 1,234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.87 : 2,047.61 = 895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.87/2,047.61 = 895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.87x = 2,047.61 × 895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.87x = 1,832,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,715.57/1,484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.26

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