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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.70, 1,811.97 and 478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.70, 1,811.97 and 478.80 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.70 : 1,811.97 = 478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.70/1,811.97 = 478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.70x = 1,811.97 × 478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.70x = 867,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,571.24/1,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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