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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.27, 2,202.39 and 775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.27, 2,202.39 and 775.51 is: 1,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.27 : 2,202.39 = 775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.27/2,202.39 = 775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.27x = 2,202.39 × 775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.27x = 1,707,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,969.96/1,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.46

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