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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.09, 1,803.42 and 471.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.09, 1,803.42 and 471.47 is: 707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.09 : 1,803.42 = 471.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.09/1,803.42 = 471.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.09x = 1,803.42 × 471.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.09x = 850,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,258.43/1,202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.32

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