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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.79, 1,863.10 and 473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.79, 1,863.10 and 473.83 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.79 : 1,863.10 = 473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.79/1,863.10 = 473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.79x = 1,863.10 × 473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.79x = 882,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,792.67/1,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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