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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.94, 2,044.46 and 1,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.94, 2,044.46 and 1,040.13 is: 1,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.94 : 2,044.46 = 1,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.94/2,044.46 = 1,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.94x = 2,044.46 × 1,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.94x = 2,126,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,504.09/1,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.94

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