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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.21, 2,027.55 and 806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.21, 2,027.55 and 806.10 is: 1,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.21 : 2,027.55 = 806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.21/2,027.55 = 806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.21x = 2,027.55 × 806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.21x = 1,634,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,408.06/1,469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.44

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