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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.85, 1,878.71 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.85, 1,878.71 and 472.62 is: 709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.85 : 1,878.71 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.85/1,878.71 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.85x = 1,878.71 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.85x = 887,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,915.92/1,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.28

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