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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.15, 2,028.83 and 806.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.15, 2,028.83 and 806.99 is: 1,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.15 : 2,028.83 = 806.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.15/2,028.83 = 806.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.15x = 2,028.83 × 806.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.15x = 1,637,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,245.02/1,470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.66

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