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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.24, 2,027.52 and 806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.24, 2,027.52 and 806.12 is: 1,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.24 : 2,027.52 = 806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.24/2,027.52 = 806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.24x = 2,027.52 × 806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.24x = 1,634,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,424.42/1,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.43

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