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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.32, 1,890.84 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.32, 1,890.84 and 491.36 is: 737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.32 : 1,890.84 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.32/1,890.84 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.32x = 1,890.84 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.32x = 929,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,083.14/1,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.18

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