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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.26, 2,028.94 and 807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.26, 2,028.94 and 807.06 is: 1,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.26 : 2,028.94 = 807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.26/2,028.94 = 807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.26x = 2,028.94 × 807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.26x = 1,637,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,476.32/1,470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.73

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