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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.62, 2,043.12 and 851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.62, 2,043.12 and 851.08 is: 1,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.62 : 2,043.12 = 851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.62/2,043.12 = 851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.62x = 2,043.12 × 851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.62x = 1,738,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,858.57/1,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.41

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