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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.54, 1,878.86 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.54, 1,878.86 and 472.46 is: 708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.54 : 1,878.86 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.54/1,878.86 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.54x = 1,878.86 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.54x = 887,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,686.20/1,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.71

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