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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.47, 1,808.61 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.47, 1,808.61 and 476.55 is: 714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.47 : 1,808.61 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.47/1,808.61 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.47x = 1,808.61 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.47x = 861,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,893.10/1,206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.40

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