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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.29, 1,859.34 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.29, 1,859.34 and 470.25 is: 704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.29 : 1,859.34 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.29/1,859.34 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.29x = 1,859.34 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.29x = 874,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,354.64/1,240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.96

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