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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.91, 2,028.38 and 864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.91, 2,028.38 and 864.45 is: 1,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.91 : 2,028.38 = 864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.91/2,028.38 = 864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.91x = 2,028.38 × 864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.91x = 1,753,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,428.77/1,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.88

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