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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.86, 1,807.50 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.86, 1,807.50 and 475.05 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.86 : 1,807.50 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.86/1,807.50 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.86x = 1,807.50 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.86x = 858,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,652.88/1,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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