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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.75, 1,905.47 and 490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.75, 1,905.47 and 490.40 is: 735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.75 : 1,905.47 = 490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.75/1,905.47 = 490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.75x = 1,905.47 × 490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.75x = 934,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,430.51/1,269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.92

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