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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.44, 2,030.60 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.44, 2,030.60 and 799.25 is: 1,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.44 : 2,030.60 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.44/2,030.60 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.44x = 2,030.60 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.44x = 1,622,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,957.05/1,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.97

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