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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.43, 1,800.63 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.43, 1,800.63 and 470.52 is: 705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.43 : 1,800.63 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.43/1,800.63 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.43x = 1,800.63 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.43x = 847,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,232.43/1,200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.77

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