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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.02, 1,808.55 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.02, 1,808.55 and 475.10 is: 713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.02 : 1,808.55 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.02/1,808.55 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.02x = 1,808.55 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.02x = 859,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,242.11/1,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.05

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