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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.11, 1,805.49 and 473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.11, 1,805.49 and 473.85 is: 710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.11 : 1,805.49 = 473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.11/1,805.49 = 473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.11x = 1,805.49 × 473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.11x = 855,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,531.44/1,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.51

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