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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.67, 1,803.87 and 472.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.67, 1,803.87 and 472.77 is: 709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.67 : 1,803.87 = 472.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.67/1,803.87 = 472.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.67x = 1,803.87 × 472.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.67x = 852,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,815.62/1,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.10

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