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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.05, 2,027.33 and 805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.05, 2,027.33 and 805.90 is: 1,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.05 : 2,027.33 = 805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.05/2,027.33 = 805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.05x = 2,027.33 × 805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.05x = 1,633,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,825.25/1,469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.16

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