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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.39, 2,204.46 and 1,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.39, 2,204.46 and 1,083.98 is: 1,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.39 : 2,204.46 = 1,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.39/2,204.46 = 1,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.39x = 2,204.46 × 1,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.39x = 2,389,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,590.55/1,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.25

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