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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.41, 2,042.97 and 817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.41, 2,042.97 and 817.26 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.41 : 2,042.97 = 817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.41/2,042.97 = 817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.41x = 2,042.97 × 817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.41x = 1,669,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,637.66/1,480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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