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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.08, 1,802.43 and 470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.08, 1,802.43 and 470.82 is: 705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.08 : 1,802.43 = 470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.08/1,802.43 = 470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.08x = 1,802.43 × 470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.08x = 848,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,620.09/1,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.96

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