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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.15, 1,801.27 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.15, 1,801.27 and 470.56 is: 705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.15 : 1,801.27 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.15/1,801.27 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.15x = 1,801.27 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.15x = 847,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,605.61/1,201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.66

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