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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.46, 1,806.01 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.46, 1,806.01 and 473.64 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.46 : 1,806.01 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.46/1,806.01 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.46x = 1,806.01 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.46x = 855,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,398.58/1,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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