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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.01, 1,908.50 and 491.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.01, 1,908.50 and 491.79 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.01 : 1,908.50 = 491.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.01/1,908.50 = 491.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.01x = 1,908.50 × 491.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.01x = 938,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,578.76/1,272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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