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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.23, 1,801.35 and 470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.23, 1,801.35 and 470.33 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.23 : 1,801.35 = 470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.23/1,801.35 = 470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.23x = 1,801.35 × 470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.23x = 847,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,219.94/1,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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