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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.37, 2,027.73 and 806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.37, 2,027.73 and 806.28 is: 1,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.37 : 2,027.73 = 806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.37/2,027.73 = 806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.37x = 2,027.73 × 806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.37x = 1,634,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,918.14/1,469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.67

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