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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.35, 1,800.74 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.35, 1,800.74 and 469.89 is: 704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.35 : 1,800.74 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.35/1,800.74 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.35x = 1,800.74 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.35x = 846,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,149.72/1,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.92

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