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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.58, 2,029.50 and 972.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.58, 2,029.50 and 972.35 is: 1,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.58 : 2,029.50 = 972.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.58/2,029.50 = 972.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.58x = 2,029.50 × 972.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.58x = 1,973,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,384.33/1,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.91

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