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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.67, 1,808.52 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.67, 1,808.52 and 475.26 is: 712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.67 : 1,808.52 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.67/1,808.52 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.67x = 1,808.52 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.67x = 859,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,517.22/1,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.90

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