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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.47, 2,208.13 and 1,210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.47, 2,208.13 and 1,210.46 is: 1,817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.47 : 2,208.13 = 1,210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.47/2,208.13 = 1,210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.47x = 2,208.13 × 1,210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.47x = 2,672,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,838.97/1,470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.68

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