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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.72, 1,868.34 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.72, 1,868.34 and 476.04 is: 713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.72 : 1,868.34 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.72/1,868.34 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.72x = 1,868.34 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.72x = 889,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,404.57/1,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.97

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