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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.29, 2,029.12 and 807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.29, 2,029.12 and 807.27 is: 1,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.29 : 2,029.12 = 807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.29/2,029.12 = 807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.29x = 2,029.12 × 807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.29x = 1,638,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,047.70/1,470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.10

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