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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.88, 2,028.43 and 806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.88, 2,028.43 and 806.74 is: 1,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.88 : 2,028.43 = 806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.88/2,028.43 = 806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.88x = 2,028.43 × 806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.88x = 1,636,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,414.62/1,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.30

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