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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.93, 2,204.16 and 728.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.93, 2,204.16 and 728.69 is: 1,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.93 : 2,204.16 = 728.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.93/2,204.16 = 728.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.93x = 2,204.16 × 728.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.93x = 1,606,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,138.33/1,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.67

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