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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.78, 1,803.70 and 472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.78, 1,803.70 and 472.19 is: 708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.78 : 1,803.70 = 472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.78/1,803.70 = 472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.78x = 1,803.70 × 472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.78x = 851,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,689.10/1,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.10

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