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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.34, 2,030.20 and 912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.34, 2,030.20 and 912.02 is: 1,258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.34 : 2,030.20 = 912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.34/2,030.20 = 912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.34x = 2,030.20 × 912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.34x = 1,851,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,570.57/1,471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.42

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