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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.31, 1,800.41 and 470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.31, 1,800.41 and 470.02 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.31 : 1,800.41 = 470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.31/1,800.41 = 470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.31x = 1,800.41 × 470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.31x = 846,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,226.36/1,200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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