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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.79, 1,893.11 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.79, 1,893.11 and 492.75 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.79 : 1,893.11 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.79/1,893.11 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.79x = 1,893.11 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.79x = 932,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,827.49/1,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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