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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.95, 1,804.41 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.95, 1,804.41 and 472.02 is: 708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.95 : 1,804.41 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.95/1,804.41 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.95x = 1,804.41 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.95x = 851,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,710.84/1,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.02

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