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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.56, 1,804.08 and 472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.56, 1,804.08 and 472.24 is: 708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.56 : 1,804.08 = 472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.56/1,804.08 = 472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.56x = 1,804.08 × 472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.56x = 851,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,958.74/1,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.45

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