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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.52, 1,895.52 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.52, 1,895.52 and 494.08 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.52 : 1,895.52 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.52/1,895.52 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.52x = 1,895.52 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.52x = 936,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,538.52/1,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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