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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.37, 1,808.46 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.37, 1,808.46 and 474.55 is: 711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.37 : 1,808.46 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.37/1,808.46 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.37x = 1,808.46 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.37x = 858,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,204.69/1,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.98

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