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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.67, 2,202.95 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.67, 2,202.95 and 567.20 is: 850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.67 : 2,202.95 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.67/2,202.95 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.67x = 2,202.95 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.67x = 1,249,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,513.24/1,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.78

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