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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.23, 1,874.24 and 469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.23, 1,874.24 and 469.31 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.23 : 1,874.24 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.23/1,874.24 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.23x = 1,874.24 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.23x = 879,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,589.62/1,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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