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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.23, 1,805.36 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.23, 1,805.36 and 472.64 is: 709.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.23 : 1,805.36 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.23/1,805.36 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.23x = 1,805.36 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.23x = 853,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,273.96/1,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.16

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