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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.18, 1,873.53 and 469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.18, 1,873.53 and 469.39 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.18 : 1,873.53 = 469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.18/1,873.53 = 469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.18x = 1,873.53 × 469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.18x = 879,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,409.80/1,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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