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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.40, 1,804.42 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.40, 1,804.42 and 472.69 is: 708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.40 : 1,804.42 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.40/1,804.42 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.40x = 1,804.42 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.40x = 852,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,931.29/1,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.77

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