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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.71, 2,206.67 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.71, 2,206.67 and 778.16 is: 1,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.71 : 2,206.67 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.71/2,206.67 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.71x = 2,206.67 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.71x = 1,717,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,127.40/1,470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.55

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