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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.74, 2,029.65 and 807.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.74, 2,029.65 and 807.62 is: 1,114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.74 : 2,029.65 = 807.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.74/2,029.65 = 807.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.74x = 2,029.65 × 807.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.74x = 1,639,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,191.01/1,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.53

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