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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.22, 2,029.31 and 1,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.22, 2,029.31 and 1,070.25 is: 1,478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.22 : 2,029.31 = 1,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.22/2,029.31 = 1,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.22x = 2,029.31 × 1,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.22x = 2,171,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,863.68/1,469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.24

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