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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.08, 2,202.54 and 737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.08, 2,202.54 and 737.56 is: 1,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.08 : 2,202.54 = 737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.08/2,202.54 = 737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.08x = 2,202.54 × 737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.08x = 1,624,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,505.40/1,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.80

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