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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.47, 1,806.17 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.47, 1,806.17 and 473.92 is: 710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.47 : 1,806.17 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.47/1,806.17 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.47x = 1,806.17 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.47x = 855,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,973.20/1,204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.66

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