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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.31, 1,802.78 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.31, 1,802.78 and 470.79 is: 706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.31 : 1,802.78 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.31/1,802.78 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.31x = 1,802.78 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.31x = 848,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,728.44/1,201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.51

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