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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.19, 2,030.28 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.19, 2,030.28 and 808.08 is: 1,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.19 : 2,030.28 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.19/2,030.28 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.19x = 2,030.28 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.19x = 1,640,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,628.66/1,471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.17

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