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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.97, 2,028.51 and 806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.97, 2,028.51 and 806.82 is: 1,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.97 : 2,028.51 = 806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.97/2,028.51 = 806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.97x = 2,028.51 × 806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.97x = 1,636,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,642.44/1,469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.38

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