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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.37, 1,806.48 and 473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.37, 1,806.48 and 473.95 is: 710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.37 : 1,806.48 = 473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.37/1,806.48 = 473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.37x = 1,806.48 × 473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.37x = 856,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,181.20/1,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.90

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