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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.51, 1,812.47 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.51, 1,812.47 and 467.88 is: 701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.51 : 1,812.47 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.51/1,812.47 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.51x = 1,812.47 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.51x = 848,019.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,019.63/1,208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.71

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