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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.63, 2,043.24 and 817.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.63, 2,043.24 and 817.53 is: 1,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.63 : 2,043.24 = 817.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.63/2,043.24 = 817.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.63x = 2,043.24 × 817.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.63x = 1,670,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,403.87/1,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.17

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