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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.19, 2,028.78 and 806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.19, 2,028.78 and 806.91 is: 1,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.19 : 2,028.78 = 806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.19/2,028.78 = 806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.19x = 2,028.78 × 806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.19x = 1,637,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,050.08/1,470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.50

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