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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.36, 1,808.10 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.36, 1,808.10 and 475.56 is: 712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.36 : 1,808.10 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.36/1,808.10 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.36x = 1,808.10 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.36x = 859,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,860.04/1,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.77

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