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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.28, 1,893.24 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.28, 1,893.24 and 493.36 is: 739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.28 : 1,893.24 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.28/1,893.24 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.28x = 1,893.24 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.28x = 934,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,048.89/1,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.38

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