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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.93, 2,043.45 and 851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.93, 2,043.45 and 851.36 is: 1,174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.93 : 2,043.45 = 851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.93/2,043.45 = 851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.93x = 2,043.45 × 851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.93x = 1,739,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,701.37/1,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.74

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