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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.12, 1,878.60 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.12, 1,878.60 and 472.60 is: 708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.12 : 1,878.60 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.12/1,878.60 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.12x = 1,878.60 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.12x = 887,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,826.36/1,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.49

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