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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.93, 2,204.47 and 689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.93, 2,204.47 and 689.14 is: 1,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.93 : 2,204.47 = 689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.93/2,204.47 = 689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.93x = 2,204.47 × 689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.93x = 1,519,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,188.46/1,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.51

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