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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.73, 2,194.68 and 1,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.73, 2,194.68 and 1,314.94 is: 1,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.73 : 2,194.68 = 1,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.73/2,194.68 = 1,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.73x = 2,194.68 × 1,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.73x = 2,885,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,872.52/1,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.20

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