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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.02, 2,201.99 and 913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.02, 2,201.99 and 913.73 is: 1,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.02 : 2,201.99 = 913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.02/2,201.99 = 913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.02x = 2,201.99 × 913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.02x = 2,012,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,024.32/1,469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.64

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