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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.30, 1,808.40 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.30, 1,808.40 and 475.40 is: 713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.30 : 1,808.40 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.30/1,808.40 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.30x = 1,808.40 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.30x = 859,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,713.36/1,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.28

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