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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.03, 1,907.73 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.03, 1,907.73 and 491.73 is: 737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.03 : 1,907.73 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.03/1,907.73 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.03x = 1,907.73 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.03x = 938,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,088.07/1,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.47

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