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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.21, 2,028.90 and 807.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.21, 2,028.90 and 807.07 is: 1,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.21 : 2,028.90 = 807.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.21/2,028.90 = 807.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.21x = 2,028.90 × 807.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.21x = 1,637,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,467.25/1,470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.76

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