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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.49, 2,043.06 and 851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.49, 2,043.06 and 851.08 is: 1,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.49 : 2,043.06 = 851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.49/2,043.06 = 851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.49x = 2,043.06 × 851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.49x = 1,738,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,807.50/1,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.48

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