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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.92, 1,874.52 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.92, 1,874.52 and 469.68 is: 704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.92 : 1,874.52 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.92/1,874.52 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.92x = 1,874.52 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.92x = 880,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,424.55/1,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.38

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