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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.94, 2,203.68 and 1,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.94, 2,203.68 and 1,146.74 is: 1,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.94 : 2,203.68 = 1,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.94/2,203.68 = 1,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.94x = 2,203.68 × 1,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.94x = 2,527,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,048.00/1,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.15

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