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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.92, 1,807.79 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.92, 1,807.79 and 474.71 is: 712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.92 : 1,807.79 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.92/1,807.79 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.92x = 1,807.79 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.92x = 858,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,164.58/1,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.22

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