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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.22, 1,878.42 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.22, 1,878.42 and 472.46 is: 708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.22 : 1,878.42 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.22/1,878.42 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.22x = 1,878.42 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.22x = 887,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,478.31/1,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.16

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