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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.15, 1,808.73 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.15, 1,808.73 and 475.62 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.15 : 1,808.73 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.15/1,808.73 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.15x = 1,808.73 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.15x = 860,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,268.16/1,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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