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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.34, 2,043.14 and 1,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.34, 2,043.14 and 1,294.44 is: 1,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.34 : 2,043.14 = 1,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.34/2,043.14 = 1,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.34x = 2,043.14 × 1,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.34x = 2,644,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,722.14/1,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.36

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