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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.82, 2,035.76 and 1,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.82, 2,035.76 and 1,326.48 is: 1,822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.82 : 2,035.76 = 1,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.82/2,035.76 = 1,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.82x = 2,035.76 × 1,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.82x = 2,700,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,388.29/1,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.35

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