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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.75, 1,896.44 and 494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.75, 1,896.44 and 494.25 is: 741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.75 : 1,896.44 = 494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.75/1,896.44 = 494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.75x = 1,896.44 × 494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.75x = 937,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,313.00/1,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.69

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