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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.50, 1,808.92 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.50, 1,808.92 and 476.16 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.50 : 1,808.92 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.50/1,808.92 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.50x = 1,808.92 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.50x = 861,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,335.35/1,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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