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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.26, 1,806.58 and 473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.26, 1,806.58 and 473.44 is: 710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.26 : 1,806.58 = 473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.26/1,806.58 = 473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.26x = 1,806.58 × 473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.26x = 855,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,307.24/1,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.23

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