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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.91, 2,046.69 and 1,169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.91, 2,046.69 and 1,169.37 is: 1,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.91 : 2,046.69 = 1,169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.91/2,046.69 = 1,169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.91x = 2,046.69 × 1,169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.91x = 2,393,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,337.89/1,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.77

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