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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.88, 2,029.84 and 841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.88, 2,029.84 and 841.36 is: 1,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.88 : 2,029.84 = 841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.88/2,029.84 = 841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.88x = 2,029.84 × 841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.88x = 1,707,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,826.18/1,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.09

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