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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.15, 1,906.90 and 491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.15, 1,906.90 and 491.93 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.15 : 1,906.90 = 491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.15/1,906.90 = 491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.15x = 1,906.90 × 491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.15x = 938,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,064.85/1,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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