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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.09, 2,038.77 and 1,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.09, 2,038.77 and 1,326.78 is: 1,826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.09 : 2,038.77 = 1,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.09/2,038.77 = 1,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.09x = 2,038.77 × 1,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.09x = 2,704,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,999.26/1,481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.36

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