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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.18, 1,876.52 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.18, 1,876.52 and 471.39 is: 706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.18 : 1,876.52 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.18/1,876.52 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.18x = 1,876.52 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.18x = 884,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,572.76/1,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.43

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