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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.29, 2,028.97 and 807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.29, 2,028.97 and 807.14 is: 1,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.29 : 2,028.97 = 807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.29/2,028.97 = 807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.29x = 2,028.97 × 807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.29x = 1,637,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,662.85/1,470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.84

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