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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.80, 1,897.28 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.80, 1,897.28 and 495.20 is: 742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.80 : 1,897.28 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.80/1,897.28 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.80x = 1,897.28 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.80x = 939,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,533.06/1,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.83

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