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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.40, 2,029.16 and 807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.40, 2,029.16 and 807.24 is: 1,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.40 : 2,029.16 = 807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.40/2,029.16 = 807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.40x = 2,029.16 × 807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.40x = 1,638,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,019.12/1,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.00

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