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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.56, 2,030.76 and 799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.56, 2,030.76 and 799.37 is: 1,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.56 : 2,030.76 = 799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.56/2,030.76 = 799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.56x = 2,030.76 × 799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.56x = 1,623,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,321.55/1,471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.13

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