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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.49, 1,872.25 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.49, 1,872.25 and 468.07 is: 701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.49 : 1,872.25 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.49/1,872.25 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.49x = 1,872.25 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.49x = 876,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,333.82/1,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.92

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