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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.94, 2,206.91 and 822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.94, 2,206.91 and 822.13 is: 1,233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.94 : 2,206.91 = 822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.94/2,206.91 = 822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.94x = 2,206.91 × 822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.94x = 1,814,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,363.46/1,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.47

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