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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.48, 2,027.87 and 806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.48, 2,027.87 and 806.34 is: 1,112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.48 : 2,027.87 = 806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.48/2,027.87 = 806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.48x = 2,027.87 × 806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.48x = 1,635,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,148.66/1,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.74

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