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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.15, 1,862.55 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.15, 1,862.55 and 462.12 is: 692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.15 : 1,862.55 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.15/1,862.55 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.15x = 1,862.55 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.15x = 860,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,721.61/1,242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.93

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