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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.95, 1,803.66 and 471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.95, 1,803.66 and 471.54 is: 707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.95 : 1,803.66 = 471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.95/1,803.66 = 471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.95x = 1,803.66 × 471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.95x = 850,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,497.84/1,201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.60

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