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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.34, 1,811.22 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.34, 1,811.22 and 477.60 is: 715.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.34 : 1,811.22 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.34/1,811.22 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.34x = 1,811.22 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.34x = 865,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,038.67/1,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.89

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