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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.76, 2,041.77 and 1,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.76, 2,041.77 and 1,105.92 is: 1,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.76 : 2,041.77 = 1,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.76/2,041.77 = 1,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.76x = 2,041.77 × 1,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.76x = 2,258,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,025.15/1,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.94

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