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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.30, 2,030.43 and 808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.30, 2,030.43 and 808.17 is: 1,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.30 : 2,030.43 = 808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.30/2,030.43 = 808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.30x = 2,030.43 × 808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.30x = 1,640,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,932.61/1,471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.29

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