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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.98, 2,049.29 and 821.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.98, 2,049.29 and 821.86 is: 1,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.98 : 2,049.29 = 821.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.98/2,049.29 = 821.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.98x = 2,049.29 × 821.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.98x = 1,684,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,223.33/1,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.17

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