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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.26, 1,807.86 and 474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.26, 1,807.86 and 474.74 is: 712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.26 : 1,807.86 = 474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.26/1,807.86 = 474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.26x = 1,807.86 × 474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.26x = 858,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,263.46/1,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.10

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