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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.18, 1,879.38 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.18, 1,879.38 and 472.61 is: 708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.18 : 1,879.38 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.18/1,879.38 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.18x = 1,879.38 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.18x = 888,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,204.38/1,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.76

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