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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.89, 2,026.95 and 839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.89, 2,026.95 and 839.43 is: 1,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.89 : 2,026.95 = 839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.89/2,026.95 = 839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.89x = 2,026.95 × 839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.89x = 1,701,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,482.64/1,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.35

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