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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.45, 1,894.81 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.45, 1,894.81 and 482.91 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.45 : 1,894.81 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.45/1,894.81 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.45x = 1,894.81 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.45x = 915,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,022.70/1,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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