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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.59, 1,805.79 and 474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.59, 1,805.79 and 474.69 is: 711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.59 : 1,805.79 = 474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.59/1,805.79 = 474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.59x = 1,805.79 × 474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.59x = 857,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,190.46/1,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.60

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