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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.08, 1,805.70 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.08, 1,805.70 and 473.46 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.08 : 1,805.70 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.08/1,805.70 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.08x = 1,805.70 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.08x = 854,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,926.72/1,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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