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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.32, 1,804.90 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.32, 1,804.90 and 473.02 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.32 : 1,804.90 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.32/1,804.90 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.32x = 1,804.90 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.32x = 853,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,753.80/1,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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