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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.91, 1,878.85 and 472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.91, 1,878.85 and 472.78 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.91 : 1,878.85 = 472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.91/1,878.85 = 472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.91x = 1,878.85 × 472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.91x = 888,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,285.64/1,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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