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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.67, 1,872.27 and 468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.67, 1,872.27 and 468.23 is: 702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.67 : 1,872.27 = 468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.67/1,872.27 = 468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.67x = 1,872.27 × 468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.67x = 876,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,643.62/1,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.62

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