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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.84, 2,213.36 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.84, 2,213.36 and 1,061.80 is: 1,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.84 : 2,213.36 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.84/2,213.36 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.84x = 2,213.36 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.84x = 2,350,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,145.65/1,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.91

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