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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.16, 2,203.80 and 1,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.16, 2,203.80 and 1,251.28 is: 1,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.16 : 2,203.80 = 1,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.16/2,203.80 = 1,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.16x = 2,203.80 × 1,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.16x = 2,757,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,570.86/1,470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.69

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