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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.48, 1,890.88 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.48, 1,890.88 and 490.88 is: 736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.48 : 1,890.88 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.48/1,890.88 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.48x = 1,890.88 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.48x = 928,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,195.17/1,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.38

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