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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.16, 1,908.60 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.16, 1,908.60 and 492.22 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.16 : 1,908.60 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.16/1,908.60 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.16x = 1,908.60 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.16x = 939,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,451.09/1,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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