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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.69, 2,206.08 and 821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.69, 2,206.08 and 821.07 is: 1,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.69 : 2,206.08 = 821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.69/2,206.08 = 821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.69x = 2,206.08 × 821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.69x = 1,811,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,346.11/1,470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.63

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