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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.50, 2,202.05 and 1,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.50, 2,202.05 and 1,005.71 is: 1,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.50 : 2,202.05 = 1,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.50/2,202.05 = 1,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.50x = 2,202.05 × 1,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.50x = 2,214,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,615.21/1,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.06

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