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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.47, 1,801.31 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.47, 1,801.31 and 470.07 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.47 : 1,801.31 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.47/1,801.31 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.47x = 1,801.31 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.47x = 846,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,739.44/1,200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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