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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.50, 2,029.29 and 807.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.50, 2,029.29 and 807.37 is: 1,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.50 : 2,029.29 = 807.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.50/2,029.29 = 807.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.50x = 2,029.29 × 807.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.50x = 1,638,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,387.87/1,470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.17

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