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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.33, 2,027.66 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.33, 2,027.66 and 806.16 is: 1,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.33 : 2,027.66 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.33/2,027.66 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.33x = 2,027.66 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.33x = 1,634,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,618.39/1,469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.50

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