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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.16, 1,808.04 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.16, 1,808.04 and 474.72 is: 712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.16 : 1,808.04 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.16/1,808.04 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.16x = 1,808.04 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.16x = 858,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,312.75/1,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.20

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