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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.72, 2,028.20 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.72, 2,028.20 and 806.58 is: 1,113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.72 : 2,028.20 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.72/2,028.20 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.72x = 2,028.20 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.72x = 1,635,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,905.56/1,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.07

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