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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.51, 2,042.19 and 1,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.51, 2,042.19 and 1,062.33 is: 1,464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.51 : 2,042.19 = 1,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.51/2,042.19 = 1,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.51x = 2,042.19 × 1,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.51x = 2,169,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,479.70/1,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.37

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