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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.44, 2,027.84 and 879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.44, 2,027.84 and 879.68 is: 1,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.44 : 2,027.84 = 879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.44/2,027.84 = 879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.44x = 2,027.84 × 879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.44x = 1,783,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,850.29/1,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.97

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