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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.41, 2,029.05 and 807.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.41, 2,029.05 and 807.26 is: 1,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.41 : 2,029.05 = 807.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.41/2,029.05 = 807.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.41x = 2,029.05 × 807.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.41x = 1,637,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,970.90/1,470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.96

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