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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.84, 1,874.20 and 469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.84, 1,874.20 and 469.61 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.84 : 1,874.20 = 469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.84/1,874.20 = 469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.84x = 1,874.20 × 469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.84x = 880,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,148.92/1,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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