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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.61, 2,029.47 and 807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.61, 2,029.47 and 807.50 is: 1,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.61 : 2,029.47 = 807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.61/2,029.47 = 807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.61x = 2,029.47 × 807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.61x = 1,638,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,795.93/1,470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.37

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