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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.72, 2,029.58 and 807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.72, 2,029.58 and 807.58 is: 1,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.72 : 2,029.58 = 807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.72/2,029.58 = 807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.72x = 2,029.58 × 807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.72x = 1,639,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,048.22/1,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.45

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