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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.36 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.36 and 473.40 is: 710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.90 : 1,864.36 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.90/1,864.36 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.90x = 1,864.36 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.90x = 882,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,588.02/1,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.10

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