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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.46, 2,029.26 and 807.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.46, 2,029.26 and 807.32 is: 1,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.46 : 2,029.26 = 807.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.46/2,029.26 = 807.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.46x = 2,029.26 × 807.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.46x = 1,638,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,262.18/1,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.12

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