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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.40, 1,807.56 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.40, 1,807.56 and 474.60 is: 711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.40 : 1,807.56 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.40/1,807.56 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.40x = 1,807.56 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.40x = 857,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,867.98/1,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.69

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