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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.13, 2,026.22 and 944.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.13, 2,026.22 and 944.06 is: 1,302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.13 : 2,026.22 = 944.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.13/2,026.22 = 944.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.13x = 2,026.22 × 944.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.13x = 1,912,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,858.40/1,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.93

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