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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.06, 2,206.44 and 923.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.06, 2,206.44 and 923.22 is: 1,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.06 : 2,206.44 = 923.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.06/2,206.44 = 923.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.06x = 2,206.44 × 923.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.06x = 2,037,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,029.54/1,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.68

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