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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.15, 1,875.27 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.15, 1,875.27 and 470.08 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.15 : 1,875.27 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.15/1,875.27 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.15x = 1,875.27 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.15x = 881,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,526.92/1,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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