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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.01, 2,028.62 and 806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.01, 2,028.62 and 806.87 is: 1,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.01 : 2,028.62 = 806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.01/2,028.62 = 806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.01x = 2,028.62 × 806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.01x = 1,636,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,822.48/1,470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.48

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