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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.91, 2,028.41 and 880.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.91, 2,028.41 and 880.77 is: 1,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.91 : 2,028.41 = 880.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.91/2,028.41 = 880.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.91x = 2,028.41 × 880.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.91x = 1,786,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,558.27/1,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.42

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