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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.31, 1,908.16 and 492.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.31, 1,908.16 and 492.41 is: 738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.31 : 1,908.16 = 492.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.31/1,908.16 = 492.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.31x = 1,908.16 × 492.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.31x = 939,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,597.07/1,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.50

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