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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.33, 2,027.78 and 971.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.33, 2,027.78 and 971.10 is: 1,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.33 : 2,027.78 = 971.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.33/2,027.78 = 971.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.33x = 2,027.78 × 971.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.33x = 1,969,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,172.30/1,469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.19

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