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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.54, 1,862.73 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.54, 1,862.73 and 472.50 is: 708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.54 : 1,862.73 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.54/1,862.73 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.54x = 1,862.73 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.54x = 880,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,139.93/1,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.34

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