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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.63, 2,205.25 and 546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.63, 2,205.25 and 546.15 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.63 : 2,205.25 = 546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.63/2,205.25 = 546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.63x = 2,205.25 × 546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.63x = 1,204,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,397.29/1,470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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