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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.56, 2,203.18 and 1,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.56, 2,203.18 and 1,266.52 is: 1,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.56 : 2,203.18 = 1,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.56/2,203.18 = 1,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.56x = 2,203.18 × 1,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.56x = 2,790,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,371.53/1,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.78

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