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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.24, 2,028.99 and 807.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.24, 2,028.99 and 807.15 is: 1,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.24 : 2,028.99 = 807.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.24/2,028.99 = 807.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.24x = 2,028.99 × 807.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.24x = 1,637,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,699.28/1,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.90

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