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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.79, 2,027.10 and 944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.79, 2,027.10 and 944.13 is: 1,303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.79 : 2,027.10 = 944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.79/2,027.10 = 944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.79x = 2,027.10 × 944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.79x = 1,913,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,845.92/1,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.90

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