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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.75, 1,807.32 and 473.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.75, 1,807.32 and 473.93 is: 710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.75 : 1,807.32 = 473.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.75/1,807.32 = 473.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.75x = 1,807.32 × 473.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.75x = 856,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,543.17/1,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.97

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