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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.80, 2,209.80 and 1,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.80, 2,209.80 and 1,106.30 is: 1,662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.80 : 2,209.80 = 1,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.80/2,209.80 = 1,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.80x = 2,209.80 × 1,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.80x = 2,444,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,701.74/1,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.16

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