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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.19, 2,043.97 and 851.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.19, 2,043.97 and 851.27 is: 1,174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.19 : 2,043.97 = 851.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.19/2,043.97 = 851.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.19x = 2,043.97 × 851.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.19x = 1,739,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,970.34/1,481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.71

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