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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.04, 2,028.54 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.04, 2,028.54 and 848.92 is: 1,171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.04 : 2,028.54 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.04/2,028.54 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.04x = 2,028.54 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.04x = 1,722,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,068.18/1,470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.44

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