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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.12, 1,808.76 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.12, 1,808.76 and 465.93 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.12 : 1,808.76 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.12/1,808.76 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.12x = 1,808.76 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.12x = 842,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,755.55/1,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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