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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.75, 2,206.94 and 701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.75, 2,206.94 and 701.25 is: 1,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.75 : 2,206.94 = 701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.75/2,206.94 = 701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.75x = 2,206.94 × 701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.75x = 1,547,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,613.17/1,470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.26

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