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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.36, 2,027.59 and 806.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.36, 2,027.59 and 806.21 is: 1,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.36 : 2,027.59 = 806.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.36/2,027.59 = 806.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.36x = 2,027.59 × 806.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.36x = 1,634,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,663.33/1,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.50

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