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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.18, 1,807.95 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.18, 1,807.95 and 464.76 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.18 : 1,807.95 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.18/1,807.95 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.18x = 1,807.95 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.18x = 840,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,262.84/1,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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