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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.47, 1,875.91 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.47, 1,875.91 and 471.33 is: 706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.47 : 1,875.91 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.47/1,875.91 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.47x = 1,875.91 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.47x = 884,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,172.66/1,251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.51

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