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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.32, 1,805.80 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.32, 1,805.80 and 473.70 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.32 : 1,805.80 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.32/1,805.80 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.32x = 1,805.80 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.32x = 855,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,407.46/1,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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