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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471, 2,029.86 and 881.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471, 2,029.86 and 881.14 is: 1,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471 : 2,029.86 = 881.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471/2,029.86 = 881.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471x = 2,029.86 × 881.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471x = 1,788,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,590.84/1,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.90

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