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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.52, 1,878.98 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.52, 1,878.98 and 472.99 is: 708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.52 : 1,878.98 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.52/1,878.98 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.52x = 1,878.98 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.52x = 888,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,738.75/1,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.99

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