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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.08, 2,026.62 and 1,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.08, 2,026.62 and 1,028.20 is: 1,416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.08 : 2,026.62 = 1,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.08/2,026.62 = 1,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.08x = 2,026.62 × 1,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.08x = 2,083,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,770.68/1,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.49

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