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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.85, 2,042.60 and 1,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.85, 2,042.60 and 1,009.59 is: 1,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.85 : 2,042.60 = 1,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.85/2,042.60 = 1,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.85x = 2,042.60 × 1,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.85x = 2,062,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,183.49/1,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.63

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