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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.91, 1,893.93 and 483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.91, 1,893.93 and 483.14 is: 724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.91 : 1,893.93 = 483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.91/1,893.93 = 483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.91x = 1,893.93 × 483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.91x = 915,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,023.87/1,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.54

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