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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.28, 2,040.72 and 1,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.28, 2,040.72 and 1,065.44 is: 1,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.28 : 2,040.72 = 1,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.28/2,040.72 = 1,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.28x = 2,040.72 × 1,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.28x = 2,174,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,264.72/1,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.80

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