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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.22, 1,807.14 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.22, 1,807.14 and 474.39 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.22 : 1,807.14 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.22/1,807.14 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.22x = 1,807.14 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.22x = 857,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,286.77/1,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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