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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.04, 1,893.04 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.04, 1,893.04 and 492.54 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.04 : 1,893.04 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.04/1,893.04 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.04x = 1,893.04 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.04x = 932,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,397.92/1,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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