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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.17, 1,874.43 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.17, 1,874.43 and 469.70 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.17 : 1,874.43 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.17/1,874.43 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.17x = 1,874.43 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.17x = 880,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,410.40/1,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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