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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.25, 1,803.62 and 471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.25, 1,803.62 and 471.81 is: 707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.25 : 1,803.62 = 471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.25/1,803.62 = 471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.25x = 1,803.62 × 471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.25x = 850,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,965.95/1,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.81

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