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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.64, 1,807.03 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.64, 1,807.03 and 474.02 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.64 : 1,807.03 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.64/1,807.03 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.64x = 1,807.03 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.64x = 856,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,568.36/1,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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