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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.99, 2,029.18 and 911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.99, 2,029.18 and 911.28 is: 1,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.99 : 2,029.18 = 911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.99/2,029.18 = 911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.99x = 2,029.18 × 911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.99x = 1,849,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,151.15/1,470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.08

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