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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.12, 2,043.94 and 817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.12, 2,043.94 and 817.96 is: 1,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.12 : 2,043.94 = 817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.12/2,043.94 = 817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.12x = 2,043.94 × 817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.12x = 1,671,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,861.16/1,481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.78

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