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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.26, 1,873.54 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.26, 1,873.54 and 469.20 is: 703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.26 : 1,873.54 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.26/1,873.54 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.26x = 1,873.54 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.26x = 879,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,064.68/1,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.67

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