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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.82, 1,805.60 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.82, 1,805.60 and 474.20 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.82 : 1,805.60 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.82/1,805.60 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.82x = 1,805.60 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.82x = 856,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,207.68/1,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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