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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.46, 1,812.59 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.46, 1,812.59 and 478.04 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.46 : 1,812.59 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.46/1,812.59 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.46x = 1,812.59 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.46x = 866,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,496.25/1,208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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