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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.28, 2,027.62 and 806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.28, 2,027.62 and 806.11 is: 1,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.28 : 2,027.62 = 806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.28/2,027.62 = 806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.28x = 2,027.62 × 806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.28x = 1,634,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,484.76/1,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.44

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