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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.14, 2,028.20 and 910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.14, 2,028.20 and 910.23 is: 1,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.14 : 2,028.20 = 910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.14/2,028.20 = 910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.14x = 2,028.20 × 910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.14x = 1,846,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,128.49/1,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.75

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