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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.60, 2,202.89 and 647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.60, 2,202.89 and 647.72 is: 970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.60 : 2,202.89 = 647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.60/2,202.89 = 647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.60x = 2,202.89 × 647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.60x = 1,426,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,841.66/1,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.91

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