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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.34, 2,027.71 and 806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.34, 2,027.71 and 806.19 is: 1,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.34 : 2,027.71 = 806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.34/2,027.71 = 806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.34x = 2,027.71 × 806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.34x = 1,634,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,719.52/1,469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.55

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