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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.74, 1,805.90 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.74, 1,805.90 and 473.34 is: 710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.74 : 1,805.90 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.74/1,805.90 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.74x = 1,805.90 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.74x = 854,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,804.71/1,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.12

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