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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.06, 1,806.72 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.06, 1,806.72 and 473.86 is: 711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.06 : 1,806.72 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.06/1,806.72 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.06x = 1,806.72 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.06x = 856,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,132.34/1,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.04

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