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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.54, 1,875.86 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.54, 1,875.86 and 470.46 is: 705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.54 : 1,875.86 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.54/1,875.86 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.54x = 1,875.86 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.54x = 882,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,512.99/1,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.71

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