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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.41, 1,893.68 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.41, 1,893.68 and 482.27 is: 723.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.41 : 1,893.68 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.41/1,893.68 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.41x = 1,893.68 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.41x = 913,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,265.05/1,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.43

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