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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.98, 1,894.63 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.98, 1,894.63 and 493.38 is: 740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.98 : 1,894.63 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.98/1,894.63 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.98x = 1,894.63 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.98x = 934,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,772.55/1,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.13

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