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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.48, 1,808.22 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.48, 1,808.22 and 475.14 is: 712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.48 : 1,808.22 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.48/1,808.22 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.48x = 1,808.22 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.48x = 859,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,157.65/1,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.71

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