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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.72, 2,206.08 and 786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.72, 2,206.08 and 786.72 is: 1,180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.72 : 2,206.08 = 786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.72/2,206.08 = 786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.72x = 2,206.08 × 786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.72x = 1,735,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,567.26/1,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.08

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