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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.37, 1,800.34 and 469.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.37, 1,800.34 and 469.57 is: 704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.37 : 1,800.34 = 469.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.37/1,800.34 = 469.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.37x = 1,800.34 × 469.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.37x = 845,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,385.65/1,200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.27

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