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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.95, 1,807.49 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.95, 1,807.49 and 475.14 is: 712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.95 : 1,807.49 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.95/1,807.49 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.95x = 1,807.49 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.95x = 858,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,810.80/1,204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.74

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