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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.73, 1,809.82 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.73, 1,809.82 and 476.20 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.73 : 1,809.82 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.73/1,809.82 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.73x = 1,809.82 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.73x = 861,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,836.28/1,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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