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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.44, 1,872.92 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.44, 1,872.92 and 468.68 is: 703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.44 : 1,872.92 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.44/1,872.92 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.44x = 1,872.92 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.44x = 877,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,800.15/1,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.12

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