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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.91, 1,874.59 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.91, 1,874.59 and 469.88 is: 704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.91 : 1,874.59 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.91/1,874.59 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.91x = 1,874.59 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.91x = 880,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,821.80/1,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.71

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