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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.83, 2,029.75 and 807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.83, 2,029.75 and 807.69 is: 1,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.83 : 2,029.75 = 807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.83/2,029.75 = 807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.83x = 2,029.75 × 807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.83x = 1,639,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,402.18/1,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.61

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