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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.23, 2,204.70 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.23, 2,204.70 and 545.44 is: 818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.23 : 2,204.70 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.23/2,204.70 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.23x = 2,204.70 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.23x = 1,202,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,531.57/1,469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.48

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