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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.74, 1,801.40 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.74, 1,801.40 and 470.34 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.74 : 1,801.40 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.74/1,801.40 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.74x = 1,801.40 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.74x = 847,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,268.12/1,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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