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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.28, 2,046.24 and 1,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.28, 2,046.24 and 1,069.44 is: 1,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.28 : 2,046.24 = 1,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.28/2,046.24 = 1,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.28x = 2,046.24 × 1,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.28x = 2,188,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,330.91/1,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.32

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