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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.18, 1,878.42 and 471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.18, 1,878.42 and 471.95 is: 707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.18 : 1,878.42 = 471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.18/1,878.42 = 471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.18x = 1,878.42 × 471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.18x = 886,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,519.74/1,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.98

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