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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.29, 2,028.94 and 840.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.29, 2,028.94 and 840.78 is: 1,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.29 : 2,028.94 = 840.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.29/2,028.94 = 840.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.29x = 2,028.94 × 840.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.29x = 1,705,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,887.97/1,470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.24

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