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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.96, 2,203.74 and 1,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.96, 2,203.74 and 1,105.92 is: 1,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.96 : 2,203.74 = 1,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.96/2,203.74 = 1,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.96x = 2,203.74 × 1,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.96x = 2,437,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,160.14/1,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.85

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