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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.34, 2,027.73 and 839.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.34, 2,027.73 and 839.97 is: 1,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.34 : 2,027.73 = 839.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.34/2,027.73 = 839.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.34x = 2,027.73 × 839.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.34x = 1,703,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,225.72/1,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.18

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