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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.32, 1,894.56 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.32, 1,894.56 and 493.36 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.32 : 1,894.56 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.32/1,894.56 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.32x = 1,894.56 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.32x = 934,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,700.12/1,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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