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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.07, 1,800.86 and 469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.07, 1,800.86 and 469.79 is: 704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.07 : 1,800.86 = 469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.07/1,800.86 = 469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.07x = 1,800.86 × 469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.07x = 846,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,014.67/1,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.39

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