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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.64, 2,030.82 and 808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.64, 2,030.82 and 808.48 is: 1,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.64 : 2,030.82 = 808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.64/2,030.82 = 808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.64x = 2,030.82 × 808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.64x = 1,641,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,867.20/1,471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.67

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