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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.47, 1,807.66 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.47, 1,807.66 and 474.92 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.47 : 1,807.66 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.47/1,807.66 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.47x = 1,807.66 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.47x = 858,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,493.89/1,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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