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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.22, 1,876.92 and 471.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.22, 1,876.92 and 471.46 is: 706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.22 : 1,876.92 = 471.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.22/1,876.92 = 471.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.22x = 1,876.92 × 471.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.22x = 884,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,892.70/1,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.66

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