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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.64, 1,873.88 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.64, 1,873.88 and 469.32 is: 703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.64 : 1,873.88 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.64/1,873.88 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.64x = 1,873.88 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.64x = 879,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,449.36/1,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.76

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