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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.47, 1,874.42 and 470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.47, 1,874.42 and 470.33 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.47 : 1,874.42 = 470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.47/1,874.42 = 470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.47x = 1,874.42 × 470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.47x = 881,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,584.23/1,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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