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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.90, 2,030.80 and 911.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.90, 2,030.80 and 911.97 is: 1,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.90 : 2,030.80 = 911.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.90/2,030.80 = 911.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.90x = 2,030.80 × 911.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.90x = 1,852,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,026.40/1,470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.11

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