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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.52, 1,862.80 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.52, 1,862.80 and 472.56 is: 709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.52 : 1,862.80 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.52/1,862.80 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.52x = 1,862.80 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.52x = 880,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,284.77/1,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.04

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