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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.11, 2,042.59 and 816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.11, 2,042.59 and 816.97 is: 1,127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.11 : 2,042.59 = 816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.11/2,042.59 = 816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.11x = 2,042.59 × 816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.11x = 1,668,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,734.75/1,480.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.44

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