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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.44, 1,878.38 and 472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.44, 1,878.38 and 472.53 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.44 : 1,878.38 = 472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.44/1,878.38 = 472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.44x = 1,878.38 × 472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.44x = 887,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,580.84/1,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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