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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.59, 1,875.34 and 470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.59, 1,875.34 and 470.17 is: 705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.59 : 1,875.34 = 470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.59/1,875.34 = 470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.59x = 1,875.34 × 470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.59x = 881,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,728.61/1,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.61

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