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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.98, 2,049.24 and 895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.98, 2,049.24 and 895.30 is: 1,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.98 : 2,049.24 = 895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.98/2,049.24 = 895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.98x = 2,049.24 × 895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.98x = 1,834,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,684.57/1,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.49

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