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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.78, 2,041.08 and 1,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.78, 2,041.08 and 1,125.52 is: 1,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.78 : 2,041.08 = 1,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.78/2,041.08 = 1,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.78x = 2,041.08 × 1,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.78x = 2,297,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,276.36/1,480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.40

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