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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.85, 2,028.37 and 806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.85, 2,028.37 and 806.68 is: 1,113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.85 : 2,028.37 = 806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.85/2,028.37 = 806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.85x = 2,028.37 × 806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.85x = 1,636,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,250.98/1,469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.21

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