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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.81, 1,800.91 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.81, 1,800.91 and 470.39 is: 705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.81 : 1,800.91 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.81/1,800.91 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.81x = 1,800.91 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.81x = 847,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,133.38/1,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.47

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