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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.13, 1,807.58 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.13, 1,807.58 and 474.51 is: 711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.13 : 1,807.58 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.13/1,807.58 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.13x = 1,807.58 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.13x = 857,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,712.41/1,205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.72

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