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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,906.24 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,906.24 and 491.48 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,906.24 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,906.24 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,906.24 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 936,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,878.84/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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