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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.06, 1,802.22 and 470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.06, 1,802.22 and 470.85 is: 706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.06 : 1,802.22 = 470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.06/1,802.22 = 470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.06x = 1,802.22 × 470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.06x = 848,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,575.29/1,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.52

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