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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.43, 1,862.52 and 473.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.43, 1,862.52 and 473.47 is: 709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.43 : 1,862.52 = 473.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.43/1,862.52 = 473.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.43x = 1,862.52 × 473.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.43x = 881,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,847.34/1,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.78

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