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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.69, 2,202.72 and 811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.69, 2,202.72 and 811.01 is: 1,215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.69 : 2,202.72 = 811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.69/2,202.72 = 811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.69x = 2,202.72 × 811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.69x = 1,786,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,432.69/1,469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.51

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