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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.58, 1,810.83 and 476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.58, 1,810.83 and 476.61 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.58 : 1,810.83 = 476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.58/1,810.83 = 476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.58x = 1,810.83 × 476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.58x = 863,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,059.69/1,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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