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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.27, 2,029.09 and 807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.27, 2,029.09 and 807.25 is: 1,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.27 : 2,029.09 = 807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.27/2,029.09 = 807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.27x = 2,029.09 × 807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.27x = 1,637,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,982.90/1,470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.07

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