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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.96, 2,028.72 and 910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.96, 2,028.72 and 910.80 is: 1,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.96 : 2,028.72 = 910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.96/2,028.72 = 910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.96x = 2,028.72 × 910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.96x = 1,847,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,758.18/1,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.01

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