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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.33, 1,890.49 and 490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.33, 1,890.49 and 490.83 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.33 : 1,890.49 = 490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.33/1,890.49 = 490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.33x = 1,890.49 × 490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.33x = 927,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,906.75/1,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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