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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.76, 2,201.28 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.76, 2,201.28 and 700.80 is: 1,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.76 : 2,201.28 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.76/2,201.28 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.76x = 2,201.28 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.76x = 1,542,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,657.02/1,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.60

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