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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.75, 2,029.64 and 849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.75, 2,029.64 and 849.87 is: 1,172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.75 : 2,029.64 = 849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.75/2,029.64 = 849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.75x = 2,029.64 × 849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.75x = 1,724,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,925.90/1,470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.82

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