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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.12, 1,890.72 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.12, 1,890.72 and 491.16 is: 736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.12 : 1,890.72 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.12/1,890.72 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.12x = 1,890.72 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.12x = 928,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,646.04/1,260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.95

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