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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.73, 1,806.37 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.73, 1,806.37 and 473.34 is: 710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.73 : 1,806.37 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.73/1,806.37 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.73x = 1,806.37 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.73x = 855,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,032.77/1,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.32

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