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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.14, 2,028.80 and 806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.14, 2,028.80 and 806.98 is: 1,113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.14 : 2,028.80 = 806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.14/2,028.80 = 806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.14x = 2,028.80 × 806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.14x = 1,637,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,191.92/1,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.63

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