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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.52, 2,029.26 and 807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.52, 2,029.26 and 807.31 is: 1,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.52 : 2,029.26 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.52/2,029.26 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.52x = 2,029.26 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.52x = 1,638,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,241.89/1,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.06

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