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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.06, 1,800.03 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.06, 1,800.03 and 469.77 is: 704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.06 : 1,800.03 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.06/1,800.03 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.06x = 1,800.03 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.06x = 845,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,600.09/1,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.63

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