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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.44, 2,204.06 and 1,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.44, 2,204.06 and 1,007.04 is: 1,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.44 : 2,204.06 = 1,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.44/2,204.06 = 1,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.44x = 2,204.06 × 1,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.44x = 2,219,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,571.55/1,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.43

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