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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.95, 1,873.82 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.95, 1,873.82 and 469.02 is: 703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.95 : 1,873.82 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.95/1,873.82 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.95x = 1,873.82 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.95x = 878,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,864.62/1,248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.68

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