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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.25, 1,806.37 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.25, 1,806.37 and 473.42 is: 710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.25 : 1,806.37 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.25/1,806.37 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.25x = 1,806.37 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.25x = 855,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,175.02/1,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.13

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