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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.46, 1,805.47 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.46, 1,805.47 and 474.55 is: 711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.46 : 1,805.47 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.46/1,805.47 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.46x = 1,805.47 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.46x = 856,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,785.79/1,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.34

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