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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.30, 1,802.84 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.30, 1,802.84 and 472.08 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.30 : 1,802.84 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.30/1,802.84 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.30x = 1,802.84 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.30x = 851,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,082.35/1,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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