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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.23, 1,891.23 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.23, 1,891.23 and 470.04 is: 704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.23 : 1,891.23 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.23/1,891.23 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.23x = 1,891.23 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.23x = 888,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,953.75/1,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.83

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