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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.74, 2,205.75 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.74, 2,205.75 and 546.44 is: 819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.74 : 2,205.75 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.74/2,205.75 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.74x = 2,205.75 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.74x = 1,205,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,299.00/1,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.52

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