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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.94, 1,905.72 and 491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.94, 1,905.72 and 491.14 is: 736.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.94 : 1,905.72 = 491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.94/1,905.72 = 491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.94x = 1,905.72 × 491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.94x = 935,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,970.56/1,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.44

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