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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.14, 2,026.82 and 909.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.14, 2,026.82 and 909.23 is: 1,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.14 : 2,026.82 = 909.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.14/2,026.82 = 909.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.14x = 2,026.82 × 909.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.14x = 1,842,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,837.69/1,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.37

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