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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.10, 1,804.92 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.10, 1,804.92 and 472.48 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.10 : 1,804.92 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.10/1,804.92 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.10x = 1,804.92 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.10x = 852,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,788.60/1,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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