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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.54, 2,029.88 and 881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.54, 2,029.88 and 881.74 is: 1,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.54 : 2,029.88 = 881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.54/2,029.88 = 881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.54x = 2,029.88 × 881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.54x = 1,789,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,818.78/1,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.29

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