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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.04, 1,876.84 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.04, 1,876.84 and 471.04 is: 706.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.04 : 1,876.84 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.04/1,876.84 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.04x = 1,876.84 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.04x = 884,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,066.71/1,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.67

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