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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.97, 1,873.67 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.97, 1,873.67 and 469.82 is: 704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.97 : 1,873.67 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.97/1,873.67 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.97x = 1,873.67 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.97x = 880,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,289.97/1,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.25

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