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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.06, 1,907.87 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.06, 1,907.87 and 491.73 is: 737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.06 : 1,907.87 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.06/1,907.87 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.06x = 1,907.87 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.06x = 938,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,154.46/1,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.51

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