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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.99, 2,027.81 and 910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.99, 2,027.81 and 910.28 is: 1,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.99 : 2,027.81 = 910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.99/2,027.81 = 910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.99x = 2,027.81 × 910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.99x = 1,845,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,860.20/1,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.70

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