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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.09, 2,030.08 and 807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.09, 2,030.08 and 807.93 is: 1,114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.09 : 2,030.08 = 807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.09/2,030.08 = 807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.09x = 2,030.08 × 807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.09x = 1,640,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,162.53/1,471.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.93

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