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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.73, 2,205.77 and 1,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.73, 2,205.77 and 1,302.57 is: 1,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.73 : 2,205.77 = 1,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.73/2,205.77 = 1,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.73x = 2,205.77 × 1,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.73x = 2,873,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,163.32/1,477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.32

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