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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.48, 2,029.28 and 807.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.48, 2,029.28 and 807.35 is: 1,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.48 : 2,029.28 = 807.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.48/2,029.28 = 807.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.48x = 2,029.28 × 807.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.48x = 1,638,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,325.02/1,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.15

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