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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.99, 1,878.37 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.99, 1,878.37 and 472.06 is: 708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.99 : 1,878.37 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.99/1,878.37 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.99x = 1,878.37 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.99x = 886,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,703.34/1,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.24

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