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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.51, 2,204.43 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.51, 2,204.43 and 545.43 is: 817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.51 : 2,204.43 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.51/2,204.43 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.51x = 2,204.43 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.51x = 1,202,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,362.25/1,470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.65

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