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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.75, 1,805.62 and 473.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.75, 1,805.62 and 473.23 is: 709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.75 : 1,805.62 = 473.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.75/1,805.62 = 473.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.75x = 1,805.62 × 473.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.75x = 854,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,473.55/1,203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.84

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