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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.15, 1,810.23 and 476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.15, 1,810.23 and 476.62 is: 714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.15 : 1,810.23 = 476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.15/1,810.23 = 476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.15x = 1,810.23 × 476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.15x = 862,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,791.82/1,207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.73

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