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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.09, 1,800.42 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.09, 1,800.42 and 469.47 is: 704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.09 : 1,800.42 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.09/1,800.42 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.09x = 1,800.42 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.09x = 845,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,243.18/1,200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.32

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