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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.51, 2,029.32 and 807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.51, 2,029.32 and 807.39 is: 1,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.51 : 2,029.32 = 807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.51/2,029.32 = 807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.51x = 2,029.32 × 807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.51x = 1,638,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,452.67/1,470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.21

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