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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.97, 2,031.26 and 808.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.97, 2,031.26 and 808.78 is: 1,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.97 : 2,031.26 = 808.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.97/2,031.26 = 808.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.97x = 2,031.26 × 808.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.97x = 1,642,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,842.46/1,471.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.09

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