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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.11, 2,030.13 and 798.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.11, 2,030.13 and 798.93 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.11 : 2,030.13 = 798.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.11/2,030.13 = 798.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.11x = 2,030.13 × 798.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.11x = 1,621,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,927.77/1,471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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