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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.75, 1,893.38 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.75, 1,893.38 and 482.49 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.75 : 1,893.38 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.75/1,893.38 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.75x = 1,893.38 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.75x = 913,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,534.50/1,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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