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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.57, 2,027.99 and 806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.57, 2,027.99 and 806.45 is: 1,112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.57 : 2,027.99 = 806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.57/2,027.99 = 806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.57x = 2,027.99 × 806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.57x = 1,635,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,458.36/1,469.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.89

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