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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.41, 1,878.28 and 471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.41, 1,878.28 and 471.92 is: 707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.41 : 1,878.28 = 471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.41/1,878.28 = 471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.41x = 1,878.28 × 471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.41x = 886,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,388.51/1,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.75

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