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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.71, 2,029.56 and 807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.71, 2,029.56 and 807.56 is: 1,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.71 : 2,029.56 = 807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.71/2,029.56 = 807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.71x = 2,029.56 × 807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.71x = 1,638,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,985.91/1,470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.42

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