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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.80, 1,806.72 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.80, 1,806.72 and 474.12 is: 710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.80 : 1,806.72 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.80/1,806.72 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.80x = 1,806.72 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.80x = 856,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,602.09/1,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.99

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