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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.10, 2,042.07 and 859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.10, 2,042.07 and 859.10 is: 1,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.10 : 2,042.07 = 859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.10/2,042.07 = 859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.10x = 2,042.07 × 859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.10x = 1,754,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,342.34/1,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.29

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