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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.38, 2,206.95 and 854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.38, 2,206.95 and 854.70 is: 1,281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.38 : 2,206.95 = 854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.38/2,206.95 = 854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.38x = 2,206.95 × 854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.38x = 1,886,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,280.17/1,471.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.98

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