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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.71, 1,805.12 and 463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.71, 1,805.12 and 463.15 is: 694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.71 : 1,805.12 = 463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.71/1,805.12 = 463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.71x = 1,805.12 × 463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.71x = 836,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,041.33/1,203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.55

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