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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.39, 2,027.82 and 806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.39, 2,027.82 and 806.27 is: 1,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.39 : 2,027.82 = 806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.39/2,027.82 = 806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.39x = 2,027.82 × 806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.39x = 1,634,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,956.26/1,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.68

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