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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.70, 1,876.24 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.70, 1,876.24 and 470.66 is: 706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.70 : 1,876.24 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.70/1,876.24 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.70x = 1,876.24 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.70x = 883,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,071.12/1,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.06

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