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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.35, 2,029.43 and 945.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.35, 2,029.43 and 945.47 is: 1,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.35 : 2,029.43 = 945.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.35/2,029.43 = 945.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.35x = 2,029.43 × 945.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.35x = 1,918,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,765.53/1,470.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.97

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