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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.22, 1,812.57 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.22, 1,812.57 and 467.81 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.22 : 1,812.57 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.22/1,812.57 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.22x = 1,812.57 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.22x = 847,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,938.37/1,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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