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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.99, 2,028.64 and 806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.99, 2,028.64 and 806.88 is: 1,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.99 : 2,028.64 = 806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.99/2,028.64 = 806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.99x = 2,028.64 × 806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.99x = 1,636,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,867.03/1,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.52

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