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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.05, 2,028.59 and 806.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.05, 2,028.59 and 806.89 is: 1,113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.05 : 2,028.59 = 806.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.05/2,028.59 = 806.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.05x = 2,028.59 × 806.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.05x = 1,636,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,838.84/1,470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.46

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