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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.95, 2,029.88 and 807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.95, 2,029.88 and 807.80 is: 1,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.95 : 2,029.88 = 807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.95/2,029.88 = 807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.95x = 2,029.88 × 807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.95x = 1,639,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,722.88/1,470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.74

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