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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.32, 2,042.47 and 851.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.32, 2,042.47 and 851.03 is: 1,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.32 : 2,042.47 = 851.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.32/2,042.47 = 851.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.32x = 2,042.47 × 851.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.32x = 1,738,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,190.90/1,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.20

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