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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.94, 2,204.94 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.94, 2,204.94 and 545.58 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.94 : 2,204.94 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.94/2,204.94 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.94x = 2,204.94 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.94x = 1,202,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,971.17/1,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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