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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.92, 2,206.38 and 741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.92, 2,206.38 and 741.11 is: 1,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.92 : 2,206.38 = 741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.92/2,206.38 = 741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.92x = 2,206.38 × 741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.92x = 1,635,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,170.28/1,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.67

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