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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.51, 1,808.26 and 474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.51, 1,808.26 and 474.57 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.51 : 1,808.26 = 474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.51/1,808.26 = 474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.51x = 1,808.26 × 474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.51x = 858,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,145.95/1,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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