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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.19, 2,028.90 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.19, 2,028.90 and 807.08 is: 1,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.19 : 2,028.90 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.19/2,028.90 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.19x = 2,028.90 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.19x = 1,637,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,484.61/1,470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.79

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