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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.12, 1,805.70 and 473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.12, 1,805.70 and 473.21 is: 710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.12 : 1,805.70 = 473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.12/1,805.70 = 473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.12x = 1,805.70 × 473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.12x = 854,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,466.27/1,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.21

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