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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.68, 1,802.05 and 470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.68, 1,802.05 and 470.77 is: 706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.68 : 1,802.05 = 470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.68/1,802.05 = 470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.68x = 1,802.05 × 470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.68x = 848,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,351.08/1,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.56

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