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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.42, 2,209.65 and 1,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.42, 2,209.65 and 1,205.26 is: 1,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.42 : 2,209.65 = 1,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.42/2,209.65 = 1,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.42x = 2,209.65 × 1,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.42x = 2,663,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,202.76/1,477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.60

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