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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.30, 2,202.49 and 736.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.30, 2,202.49 and 736.64 is: 1,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.30 : 2,202.49 = 736.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.30/2,202.49 = 736.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.30x = 2,202.49 × 736.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.30x = 1,622,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,442.23/1,469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.23

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