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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.96, 2,204.80 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.96, 2,204.80 and 545.52 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.96 : 2,204.80 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.96/2,204.80 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.96x = 2,204.80 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.96x = 1,202,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,762.50/1,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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