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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.24, 1,803.18 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.24, 1,803.18 and 472.32 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.24 : 1,803.18 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.24/1,803.18 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.24x = 1,803.18 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.24x = 851,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,677.98/1,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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