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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.84, 2,029.20 and 881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.84, 2,029.20 and 881.28 is: 1,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.84 : 2,029.20 = 881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.84/2,029.20 = 881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.84x = 2,029.20 × 881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.84x = 1,788,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,293.38/1,470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.83

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