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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.23, 1,878.80 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.23, 1,878.80 and 472.80 is: 708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.23 : 1,878.80 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.23/1,878.80 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.23x = 1,878.80 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.23x = 888,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,294.28/1,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.81

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