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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.87, 2,031.12 and 799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.87, 2,031.12 and 799.64 is: 1,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.87 : 2,031.12 = 799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.87/2,031.12 = 799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.87x = 2,031.12 × 799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.87x = 1,624,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,164.80/1,471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.47

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