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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.93, 2,202.87 and 1,209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.93, 2,202.87 and 1,209.09 is: 1,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.93 : 2,202.87 = 1,209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.93/2,202.87 = 1,209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.93x = 2,202.87 × 1,209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.93x = 2,663,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,468.09/1,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.74

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