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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.73, 1,872.49 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.73, 1,872.49 and 468.50 is: 702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.73 : 1,872.49 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.73/1,872.49 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.73x = 1,872.49 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.73x = 877,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,261.57/1,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.52

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