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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.13, 1,809.07 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.13, 1,809.07 and 475.51 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.13 : 1,809.07 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.13/1,809.07 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.13x = 1,809.07 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.13x = 860,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,230.88/1,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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