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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.28, 1,803.27 and 472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.28, 1,803.27 and 472.38 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.28 : 1,803.27 = 472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.28/1,803.27 = 472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.28x = 1,803.27 × 472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.28x = 851,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,828.68/1,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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