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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.56, 1,863.62 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.56, 1,863.62 and 462.94 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.56 : 1,863.62 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.56/1,863.62 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.56x = 1,863.62 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.56x = 862,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,744.24/1,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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