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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.15, 1,873.77 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.15, 1,873.77 and 469.08 is: 703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.15 : 1,873.77 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.15/1,873.77 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.15x = 1,873.77 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.15x = 878,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,948.03/1,249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.64

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