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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.89, 2,027.79 and 945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.89, 2,027.79 and 945.23 is: 1,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.89 : 2,027.79 = 945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.89/2,027.79 = 945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.89x = 2,027.79 × 945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.89x = 1,916,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,717.80/1,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.87

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