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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.82, 1,865.04 and 473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.82, 1,865.04 and 473.32 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.82 : 1,865.04 = 473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.82/1,865.04 = 473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.82x = 1,865.04 × 473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.82x = 882,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,760.73/1,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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