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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.67, 1,807.02 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.67, 1,807.02 and 474.26 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.67 : 1,807.02 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.67/1,807.02 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.67x = 1,807.02 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.67x = 856,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,988.27/1,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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