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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.93, 2,042.31 and 816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.93, 2,042.31 and 816.82 is: 1,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.93 : 2,042.31 = 816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.93/2,042.31 = 816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.93x = 2,042.31 × 816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.93x = 1,668,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,202.21/1,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.22

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