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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.49, 1,877.62 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.49, 1,877.62 and 471.56 is: 707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.49 : 1,877.62 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.49/1,877.62 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.49x = 1,877.62 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.49x = 885,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,410.49/1,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.49

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