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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.98, 1,895.27 and 483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.98, 1,895.27 and 483.07 is: 724.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.98 : 1,895.27 = 483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.98/1,895.27 = 483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.98x = 1,895.27 × 483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.98x = 915,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,548.08/1,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.91

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