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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.10, 2,028.69 and 806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.10, 2,028.69 and 806.95 is: 1,113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.10 : 2,028.69 = 806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.10/2,028.69 = 806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.10x = 2,028.69 × 806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.10x = 1,637,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,055.81/1,470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.57

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