Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.20, 2,078 and 1,481.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,481.20, 2,078 and 1,481.20 is: 2,078
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,481.20 : 2,078 = 1,481.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,481.20/2,078 = 1,481.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,481.20x = 2,078 × 1,481.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,481.20x = 3,077,933.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,077,933.60/1,481.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,078
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