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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.36, 2,027.10 and 1,136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.36, 2,027.10 and 1,136.04 is: 1,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.36 : 2,027.10 = 1,136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.36/2,027.10 = 1,136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.36x = 2,027.10 × 1,136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.36x = 2,302,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,866.68/1,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.33

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