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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.94, 2,205.87 and 700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.94, 2,205.87 and 700.50 is: 1,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.94 : 2,205.87 = 700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.94/2,205.87 = 700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.94x = 2,205.87 × 700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.94x = 1,545,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,211.94/1,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.21

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