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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.62, 1,804.36 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.62, 1,804.36 and 472.69 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.62 : 1,804.36 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.62/1,804.36 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.62x = 1,804.36 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.62x = 852,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,902.93/1,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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