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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.69, 1,803.36 and 472.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.69, 1,803.36 and 472.07 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.69 : 1,803.36 = 472.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.69/1,803.36 = 472.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.69x = 1,803.36 × 472.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.69x = 851,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,312.16/1,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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