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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.95, 1,812.95 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.95, 1,812.95 and 478.04 is: 717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.95 : 1,812.95 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.95/1,812.95 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.95x = 1,812.95 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.95x = 866,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,662.62/1,207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.47

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