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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.09, 1,807.92 and 474.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.09, 1,807.92 and 474.93 is: 711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.09 : 1,807.92 = 474.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.09/1,807.92 = 474.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.09x = 1,807.92 × 474.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.09x = 858,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,635.45/1,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.92

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