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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.65, 1,893.51 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.65, 1,893.51 and 482.44 is: 723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.65 : 1,893.51 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.65/1,893.51 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.65x = 1,893.51 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.65x = 913,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,504.96/1,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.48

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