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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.04, 2,029.44 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.04, 2,029.44 and 1,155.52 is: 1,595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.04 : 2,029.44 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.04/2,029.44 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.04x = 2,029.44 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.04x = 2,345,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,058.51/1,470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.23

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