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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.41, 2,042.75 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.41, 2,042.75 and 851.04 is: 1,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.41 : 2,042.75 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.41/2,042.75 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.41x = 2,042.75 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.41x = 1,738,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,464.09/1,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.31

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