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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.80, 1,809.17 and 476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.80, 1,809.17 and 476.21 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.80 : 1,809.17 = 476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.80/1,809.17 = 476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.80x = 1,809.17 × 476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.80x = 861,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,544.85/1,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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