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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.78, 2,028.32 and 806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.78, 2,028.32 and 806.65 is: 1,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.78 : 2,028.32 = 806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.78/2,028.32 = 806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.78x = 2,028.32 × 806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.78x = 1,636,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,144.33/1,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.19

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