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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.30, 1,862.22 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.30, 1,862.22 and 461.72 is: 692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.30 : 1,862.22 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.30/1,862.22 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.30x = 1,862.22 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.30x = 859,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,824.22/1,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.12

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