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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.09, 1,808.04 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.09, 1,808.04 and 475.50 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.09 : 1,808.04 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.09/1,808.04 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.09x = 1,808.04 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.09x = 859,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,723.02/1,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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