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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.08, 1,807.94 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.08, 1,807.94 and 474.48 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.08 : 1,807.94 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.08/1,807.94 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.08x = 1,807.94 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.08x = 857,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,831.37/1,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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