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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.99, 1,889.70 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.99, 1,889.70 and 480.08 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.99 : 1,889.70 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.99/1,889.70 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.99x = 1,889.70 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.99x = 907,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,211.90/1,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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