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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.77, 1,863.63 and 462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.77, 1,863.63 and 462.20 is: 693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.77 : 1,863.63 = 462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.77/1,863.63 = 462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.77x = 1,863.63 × 462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.77x = 861,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,360.47/1,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.10

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