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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.53, 2,027.76 and 909.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.53, 2,027.76 and 909.39 is: 1,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.53 : 2,027.76 = 909.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.53/2,027.76 = 909.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.53x = 2,027.76 × 909.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.53x = 1,844,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,022.86/1,469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.84

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