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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.28, 2,027.31 and 997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.28, 2,027.31 and 997.55 is: 1,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.28 : 2,027.31 = 997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.28/2,027.31 = 997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.28x = 2,027.31 × 997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.28x = 2,022,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,343.09/1,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.42

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