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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.39, 1,893.61 and 482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.39, 1,893.61 and 482.29 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.39 : 1,893.61 = 482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.39/1,893.61 = 482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.39x = 1,893.61 × 482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.39x = 913,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,265.04/1,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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