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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.58, 1,804.05 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.58, 1,804.05 and 472.14 is: 708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.58 : 1,804.05 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.58/1,804.05 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.58x = 1,804.05 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.58x = 851,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,764.17/1,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.28

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